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relegation vs devolution

devolution vs relegation

relegation and devolution both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
relegation Yes No No No
devolution Yes No No No
As nouns, devolution is a hyponym of relegation; that is, devolution is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than relegation:
  • relegation: authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions
  • devolution: the delegation of authority (especially from a central to a regional government)
Other hyponyms of relegation include devolvement.
relegation (noun) devolution (noun)
authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions the delegation of authority (especially from a central to a regional government)
mild banishment; consignment to an inferior position the process of declining from a higher to a lower level of effective power or vitality or essential quality
the act of assigning (someone or something) to a particular class or category
Difference between relegation and devolution

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