devolved

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A form of devolve — To be inherited by someone else; to pass down upon the next person in a succession, especially through failure or loss of an earlier holder.

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Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastsimple 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
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APA

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Chicago

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