devolve in German
devolve in German is übergeben — devolve means to pass on to the next person in line, often because the previous holder has died or left.
devolve in German
übergeben
(especially, of a central government to a local one, a federal one to a federated one, etc.) To transfer authority and responsibility for (something) to (another entity).
What does "devolve" mean?
- verb To pass on to the next person in line, often because the previous holder has died or left.
- verb To give a duty or responsibility to someone else to deal with.
- verb To pass authority and responsibility for something on to another body.
- verb To become someone's duty or responsibility.
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What is "devolve" in German?
"devolve" in German is übergeben. devolve means: To pass on to the next person in line, often because the previous holder has died or left.
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