dévolution

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See also: devolution

French

Etymology

Borrowed from Medieval Latin devolutiōnem, from Latin devolvō.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /de.vɔ.ly.sjɔ̃/
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Noun

dévolution f (plural dévolutions)

  1. (law) devolution (transfer of power)

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