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devolution in French

devolution in French is dévolution — devolution means a moving or falling downward.

devolution in French

dévolution
noun
A rolling down.

What does "devolution" mean?

  1. noun A moving or falling downward.
  2. noun A gradual decline, often passing through generations or stages.
  3. noun The passing of a right or power from one person, body, or authority to another.
  4. noun A gradual decline in quality or condition.
    "It is quite disheartening to witness the devolution of our nation's political discourse over the past several years."
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devolution in a sentence

  • It is quite disheartening to witness the devolution of our nation's political discourse over the past several years.

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What is "devolution" in French?
"devolution" in French is dévolution. devolution means: A moving or falling downward.
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