Relating to or supporting devolution, the process of transferring power or authority from a central government to local governments or regions.
From devolution + -ary suffix, meaning 'relating to.' Emerged in modern political discourse in the late 20th century.
Scotland's devolutionary movements in the 1990s led to creating the Scottish Parliament—a perfect example of power rolling back down from London to local communities!
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