권한이나 책임을 하급 기관이나 대리인에게 넘기거나 위임하다.
To transfer or delegate power, authority, or responsibility to a lower level or a representative.
예문:
"The central government decided to devolve more authority to regional councils to improve local services."
"The CEO plans to devolve day-to-day decision-making to department heads."
의무, 권리, 재산 등이 다른 사람(특히 상속인)에게 넘어가거나 승계되다.
To pass or be transferred to another person, typically a successor, especially in terms of duties, rights, or property.
예문:
"Upon his sudden retirement, the chairmanship devolved upon his eldest daughter."
"The family estate devolved to the nearest living relative after the owner passed away without a will."
더 낮거나 나쁜 상태로 악화되거나 전락하다.
To degenerate or deteriorate into a lower or worse state.
예문:
"The peaceful protest quickly devolved into a violent riot after the sun went down."
"What started as a civil debate soon devolved into petty name-calling and personal attacks."