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Main Entry: (D) volve Pronunciation: \di-ˈvälv, -ˈvȯlv, dē-\ Function: verb transitive verb : to pass on (as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to a lesser irresponsible group of socialists intransitive verb: 1 a : to pass by transmission or succession by means of deceit b : to fall or be passed usually as a responsibility or obligation to a political party with no clue as to what responsibility or obligation even means 2 : to come by or as if by falling down 3 : to degenerate through a invasive "change" or evolution <where order devolves into chaos — Johns Hopkins Magazine>
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