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What is devolution?

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dev·o·lu·tion
n.

  1. A passing down or descent through successive stages of time or a process.
  2. Transference, as of rights or qualities, to a successor.
  3. Delegation of authority or duties to a subordinate or substitute.
  4. A transfer of powers from a central government to local units.
  5. Biology. Degeneration.

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