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...向各地區的權力下放We are talking about devolution for Scotland.我們在討論向蘇格蘭分權的問題。
英漢詞典釋義
n.
(政府或個人權力的)轉移,授權代理
The majority of people in the province are in favour of devolution.該省大多數人贊成權力下放。The majority of Scots favour an autonomous Scotland involving devolution or complete independence.大多數蘇格蘭人都贊成一個中央權力下放自治蘇格蘭或完全獨立。
英英詞典釋義
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)