devolution

ˌdɛvəˈluʃən
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Translation of devolution from English into Spanish

Noun

1.

decline

process of declining from higher to lower level
  • The devolution of the empire was inevitable.La devolución del imperio era inevitable.
2.

political process

TECH.
transfer of power from a central government to local or regional administrations
TECH.
  • Devolution has enabled local governments to have more control over their affairs.La descentralización ha permitido a los gobiernos locales tener más control sobre sus asuntos.
3.

legal

TECH.
transfer of rights to a successor
TECH.
transferencia de derechos fcesión de derechos fdelegación de derechos f
  • The devolution of property occurred after his death.La transferencia de derechos ocurrió después de su muerte.
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Synonyms and analogies of devolution in English

Examples of devolution in a sentence

  • Observers noted the devolution of political discourse.
  • The devolution of power has changed the political landscape.
  • Devolution is a key topic in the regional elections.
  • The devolution of authority was necessary.
  • Devolution of power can lead to autonomy.

Translations of "devolution" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
devoluciónnf.

It leads to the devolution of society, a movement backwards.

Conduce a la devolución de la sociedad, un movimiento hacia atrás.

descentralizaciónnf.

Zambia advocated promoting municipal finance through full fiscal devolution.

Zambia defendió la promoción de las finanzas municipales mediante la plena descentralización fiscal.

transferencianf.

This could point to a devolution in the unsub's psyche.

Esto podría apuntar a una transferencia en la psiquis del su-des.

delegaciónnf.

One tendency is towards greater individual autonomy and the devolution of authority.

Una de ellas implica mayor autonomía individual y la delegación de autoridad.

involuciónnf.

The driving force behind this devolution is the human mind.

La fuerza matriz detrás de esta involución es la mente humana.

desconcentraciónnf.

The concept of devolution is worth looking at in more detail.

El concepto de desconcentración merece un examen en profundidad.

traspasonm.

The new constitution stipulates not only wide- ranging devolution but also participatory democracy.

El nuevo texto constitucional establece no solo una amplia descentralización y el traspaso de competencias, sino también la implantación de la democracia participativa.

restituciónnf.

The judiciary, which was free and independent, had been reformed as part of the devolution plan.

El poder judicial, que es libre e independiente, se ha reformado como parte del plan de restitución.

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Other translations for devolution:

  • acortamientonm.
  • degeneraciónnf.

devolution: Examples and translations in context

The devolution shipping costs will be paid by the customer.

Los gastos de envío de la devolución serán pagados por el cliente.

The contracting person must assume direct cost of the products' devolution.

La persona contratante debe asumir el coste directo de devolución de los productos.

Services mentioned above do not provide right to automatic devolution.

Los servicios citados no tienen derecho a la devolución automática.

Therefore a general right of devolution can not be given.

Por lo tanto no existe un derecho general de devolución.

He also urged the devolution of services to the community level.

También instó a la devolución de servicios a nivel comunitario.

Based on the devolution of the original policies and renewals thereof.

La devolución del original de las pólizas y sus renovaciones.

If the product has been used devolution conditions do not apply.

Si el producto ha sido utilizado no se aplican las condiciones de devolución.

Liechtenstein illustrates this with its high level of local devolution.

Liechtenstein ilustra esto con su alto nivel de devolución local.

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