Devolved Meaning

/dɪˈvɑlvd/
B2

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verbsimple past and past participle of devolve

""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."— 2023 May 31, Mel Holley, “Network News: ASLEF recommends £71,000 pay deal for TfW drivers”, in RAIL, number 984, page 20:
Yanni's apology quickly devolved into another yelling session.
Yanni's apology quickly devolved into another argument.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
After the crisis, authority ____ from the national government to local councils.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Yanni's apology quickly ____ into another yelling session.

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CEFR Practice Quiz
After the crisis, authority ____ from the national government to local councils.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Yanni's apology quickly ____ into another yelling session.

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