Crossword-Solution: DEVOLUTION
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| Word | Word Type | Definition |
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| Devolution | n. | The act of rolling down. |
| Devolution | n. | Transference from one person to another; a passing or devolving upon a successor. |
We have 18 clues for the answer “DEVOLUTION”
| Clue | Answers |
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| the delegation of authority | 1 answer |
| Transfer of power from central government to regional or local authorities | 1 answer |
| LAPSE of unexercised right to ultimate owner | 1 answer |
| DEPUTING of work | 1 answer |
| DELEGATION of work | 1 answer |
| DELEGATION of power | 1 answer |
| Atrophy? | 10 answers |
| legation | 12 answers |
| consignment | 16 answers |
| regency | 18 answers |
| Inheritance? | 27 answers |
| deputation | 29 answers |
| downgrade | 53 answers |
| Decadence | 61 answers |
| Lapse | 65 answers |
| relapse | 66 answers |
| Downfall | 68 answers |
| ___ mission! | 71 answers |
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Hint 1 meaning
One who, or that which, eats.
Hint 2 anagram
REEAT
Hint 3 another clue
greedy person
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Sentences with DEVOLUTION (5)
With the lower and practical schools and scholars, the adoption and cultivation of these usages is a case of mimicry--due to a desire to conform as far as may be to the standards of scholastic reputability maintained by the upper grades and classes, who have come by these accessory features legitimately, by the right of lineal devolution.
The devolution of the whole actual business and drudgery of the inn upon the poor gudewife, was very common among the Scottish Bonifaces.
Wherever there is a house, the stranger finds a welcome, and to the other evils of exterminating Tacksmen may be added the unavoidable cessation of hospitality, or the devolution of too heavy a burden on the Ministers.
The plan has been ascribed to Colonel Watson of the Suffolks, but it is time that some protest should be raised against this devolution of responsibility upon subordinates in the event of failure.
Against this it may be urged that devolution has its harmonics as well as evolution, that every symphony is made up of dissonances as well as of harmonies.
Quotes with DEVOLUTION (3)
We can have enhanced devolution - greater powers in Scotland - but within the strength, security and stability of the United Kingdom, and I think that's what most Scots want.
PBS was not a left-wing ideology. I mean, Air America was, but PBS was not. But anybody who tells the truth is now branded and marginalized. The devolution of the American press began in 1986 when Ronald Reagan abolished the fairness doctrine.
When a Conservative government is presiding over unfair cuts to tax credits, chaos in the NHS and an unnecessary and ideological attack on trade union rights, it is natural that many in the Labour party should be sceptical of Tory talk on devolution - sceptical, even of government deals with Labour-led local authorities.