ALL meanings of devolvement
de·volve
D d - verb with object devolvement to transfer or delegate (a duty, responsibility, etc.) to or upon another; pass on. 1
- verb with object devolvement Obsolete. to cause to roll downward. 1
- verb without object devolvement to be transferred or passed on from one to another: The responsibility devolved on me. 1
- verb without object devolvement Archaic. to roll or flow downward. 1
- noun devolvement The act or process of devolving; devolution. 1