devolution

• Nom désignant le transfert ou la délégation de pouvoir, de compétence ou de responsabilité d'un gouvernement central vers des niveaux régionaux ou locaux, ou le processus de passage d'un état supérieur à un état inférieur.

A noun referring to the transfer or delegation of power, authority, or responsibility from a central government to regional or local levels, or the process of decline from a higher to a lower state.

indénombrable

1. Decline or deteriorationC1formal

   The process of declining from a higher to a lower level of effective power, vitality, or essential quality.

   déclin, dégénérescence

   • The devolution of the empire was marked by internal strife and corruption.
   • Critics argue that the new policy represents a devolution of educational standards.
   • The company's devolution into chaos was swift after the CEO resigned.

   Synonymesatrophydecaydeclinedegenerationdegradationdescentdeteriorationfallregressionretrogressionworsening

   Antonymesadvancementdevelopmentevolutiongrowthimprovementprogress

2. Delegation of authorityB2formal

   The transfer or delegation of power or authority from a central government to regional or local governments.

   Dévolution de compétences

   • The devolution of powers to Scotland and Wales was a major political reform.
   • Devolution allows local governments to make decisions on education and healthcare.
   • The debate focused on the benefits and drawbacks of further devolution.

   Synonymesdecentralizationdelegationdistributionhome ruleself-government

   Antonymescentralizationconcentration