1. transferring power, authority, or responsibility from a central authority to a lower or local level
Usage: present participle of devolve
2. gradually deteriorating or declining to a lower state
Usage: present participle of devolve

Examples

• The government is devolving more powers to regional authorities.
• The company is devolving decision-making responsibilities to local managers.
• The discussion kept devolving into personal attacks.
• Without proper maintenance, the building is devolving into ruins.
• The peaceful protest was devolving into chaos.
• Parliament is devolving tax collection duties to the provinces.