devolution vs governing

devolution and governing both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
devolution	Yes	No	No	No
governing	Yes	Yes	No	No

devolution (noun)	governing (noun)
the delegation of authority (especially from a central to a regional government)	the act of governing; exercising authority
the process of declining from a higher to a lower level of effective power or vitality or essential quality

devolution (adjective)	governing (adjective)
	responsible for making and enforcing rules and laws