devolution

devolution (dev-[schwa]-loo-sh[schwa]n), n. The act or an instance of transferring one’s rights, duties, or powers to another; the passing of such rights, duties, or powers by transfer or succession (the federal government’s devolution of police power to the states). — devolutionary, adj. — devolutionist, n.

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法律翻译李黎，毕业于欧洲顶尖的高级翻译学院，专注翻译各类与福利、薪酬及雇佣有关的法律文件。