devolved

🇺🇸 /dɪˈvɑːlvd/ 🇬🇧 /dɪˈvɒlvd/
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adjective
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Power or authority that has been given to a lower level or another person.

The devolved powers allowed local authorities to make decisions independently.

translation

adj. Power or authority that has been given to a lower level or another person.