What does "devolved" mean?

simple past and past participle of devolve

What is a synonym for "devolved"?

Common synonyms include: pass down, accredit, assign, authorize, change hands, change ownership.

Devolved

verb

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Verb

1
simple past and past participle of devolve form-of, participle, past
""Subject to the decision of our members, we have successfully negotiated significant pay increases for our members with the governments of the devolved nations," said ASLEF General Secretary Mick Whelan. "Sadly, this is in stark contrast with the response from the Westminster government."

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pass down accredit assign authorize change hands change ownership

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"Meanwhile, the United Kingdom itself is coming under increasing strain, with Scotland’s devolved government in Edinburgh demanding a vote on independence so it can try to re-join the European Union."

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