The transfer of some powers, and the delegation of some functions, from a central sovereign government to local government; eg. from Westminster to Scottish parliament and Welsh assembly
A system of government in which the sovereign central government devolves (delegates) power to regional governments
The transfer of authority for decision-making, finance, and management to local government Devolution usually transfers responsibilities for services to municipalities that elect their own mayors and councils, raise their own revenues, and have independent authority to make investment decisions In a devolved system, local governments have clear and legally recognized geographical boundaries over which they exercise authority, and within which they perform public functions It is this type of administrative decentralization that underlies most political decentralization See the World Bank's Decentralization website
Transference from one person to another; a passing or devolving upon a successor
passing the job onto someone else (while accepting all credit but no responsibility)
Devolution is the transfer of some authority or power from a central organization or government to smaller organizations or government departments. the devolution of power to the regions. when a national government gives power to a group or organization at a lower or more local level
The transfer of the administration and funding of social housing from MMAH and/or CMHC to CMSMS or SMs