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devolution in Spanish

devolution in Spanish is devolución, involución — devolution means a moving or falling downward.

devolution in Spanish

devolución
noun
involución
noun
The transference of a right to a successor, or of a power from one body to another.

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 Spanish?
"devolution" in Spanish is devolución, involución. devolution means: A moving or falling downward.
Are there other ways to say "devolution" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "devolution": devolución, involución.
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