Term: devolution: the delegation of authority (especially from a central to a regional government)
Broader: delegating: authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions | Unrelated: freedom from cruel and unusual punishment: a right guaranteed by the 8th amendment to the US Constitution
Broader: delegating: authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions | Unrelated: astringency: a sharp astringent taste; the taste experience when a substance causes the mouth to pucker
Broader: delegating: authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions | Unrelated: mimesis: any disease that shows symptoms characteristic of another disease
Broader: delegating: authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions | Unrelated: vermillion flycatcher: tropical American flycatcher found as far north as southern Texas and Arizona; adult male has bright scarlet and black plumage
Broader: delegating: authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions | Unrelated: ramanavami: Hindu lunar holiday (on the 9th day of Caitra) to celebrate the birth of Rama
Broader: delegating: authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions | Unrelated: desire to know: curiosity that motivates investigation and study
Broader: delegating: authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions | Unrelated: brand: a piece of wood that has been burned or is burning
Broader: delegating: authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions | Unrelated: nymphalis: type genus of the Nymphalidae: mourning cloak butterflies
Broader: delegating: authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions | Unrelated: gristmill: a mill for grinding grain (especially the customer's own grain)
Broader: delegating: authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions | Unrelated: car: a wheeled vehicle adapted to the rails of railroad