devolution

• Substantivo que designa a transferência ou delegação de poder, autoridade ou responsabilidade do governo central para níveis regionais ou locais, ou o processo de passagem de um estado superior para um inferior.

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.

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1. Decline or deteriorationC1formal

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

   Declínio

   • 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.

   Sinônimosatrophydecaydeclinedegenerationdegradationdescentdeteriorationfallregressionretrogressionworsening

   Antônimosadvancementdevelopmentevolutiongrowthimprovementprogress

2. Delegation of authorityB2formal

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

   Delegação de poderes

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdecentralizationdelegationdistributionhome ruleself-government

   Antônimoscentralizationconcentration