Definitions

1. verb

to surrender or yield something, especially a territory or a right, to another

“The kingdom devolved to its smaller provinces after the royal family’s demise.”

2. noun

the act of surrendering or yielding a territory or a right

“The devolution of power has been a contentious issue in the country’s politics.”

3. noun

a territory or a right that is surrendered or yielded to another

“The devolution of the northern territories has been a major point of contention in the negotiations.”