Devolution is the transfer of some authority or power from a central organization or government to smaller organizations or government departments.
例句
...the devolution of power to the regions...向各地区的权力下放We are talking about devolution for Scotland.我们在讨论向苏格兰分权的问题。
英汉词典释义
n.
(政府或个人权力的)转移,授权代理
The majority of people in the province are in favour of devolution.该省大多数人赞成权力下放。The majority of Scots favour an autonomous Scotland involving devolution or complete independence.大多数苏格兰人都赞成一个中央权力下放自治苏格兰或完全独立。
英英词典释义
Noun
1. the process of declining from a higher to a lower level of effective power or vitality or essential quality
2. the delegation of authority (especially from a central to a regional government)