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Synonyms for devolution
ˌdɛv əˈlu ʃən; esp. Brit. ˈdi və-de·vo·lu·tion
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Princeton's WordNet
degeneration, devolutionnoun
the process of declining from a higher to a lower level of effective power or vitality or essential quality
Synonyms:
degeneration, decadence, degeneracy, retrogression, decadency, devolvementAntonyms:
evolution, developmentdevolution, devolvementnoun
the delegation of authority (especially from a central to a regional government)
Synonyms:
degeneration, devolvementAntonyms:
evolution, development
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List of paraphrases for "devolution":
deconcentration, decentralization, transfer, decentralisation, vesting, delegation, refoulement, return
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Words popularity by usage frequency
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#357 | return | |
#1337 | transfer | |
#9575 | delegation | |
#23078 | degeneration | |
#29733 | decentralization | |
#36146 | devolution | |
#38317 | vesting | |
#40780 | decadence | |
#46845 | decentralisation | |
#66134 | degeneracy | |
#158119 | retrogression | |
#169336 | refoulement | |
#236118 | deconcentration |
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We all agreed, as do the Scottish public, that the independence referendum should be a 'once in a generation' or a 'once in a lifetime' event, so now it is time to move on. Some may want to obsess about separation, but I am focused on delivering devolution.
There is a desire in this era of devolution for England's voice to be heard.
I want to bring our country together, our United Kingdom, together, not least by implementing as fast as we can the devolution that we rightly promised and came together with other parties to agree both for Wales and for Scotland.
Our country needs Federalism so that there will be devolution of power, and no other tribes will live at the expense of other.
Before, the Sunnis were very sensitive to believing (devolution) would lead to secession, to the breakup of Iraq but now they’re coming to terms with it.
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