devolve to
phrasal verbdevolve something to/on/upon somebody
- to give a duty, responsibility, power, etc. to somebody who has less authority than you
（将职责、责任、权力等）移交，转交，委任 - The central government devolved most tax-raising powers to the regional authorities.
中央政府将大部分征税权移交给了地方当局。
- The central government devolved most tax-raising powers to the regional authorities.