devolve
verb (used with object)
to transfer or delegate (a duty, responsibility, etc.) to or upon another; pass on.
devolvement
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a word derived from
devolve.
Example Sentences
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This season of "The Crown" covers Elizabeth's famous "annus horriblis," taking us inside the devolvement of what was presented as a storybook marriage to reveal the lie devastatingly.
From Salon ● Nov. 18, 2022
