Devolution and Embassy

noun

• The process of declining from a higher to a lower level of effective power or vitality or essential quality.
  • synonyms: degeneration
• The delegation of authority (especially from a central to a regional government. ).
  • synonyms: devolvement

• (n.) The act of rolling down.
• (n.) Transference from one person to another; a passing or devolving upon a successor.

DEVOLUTION is the delegation of authority from higher to lower levels.

noun

• A diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work.
• An ambassador and his entourage collectively. .

• (n.) The person or persons sent as ambassadors or envoys; the ambassador and his suite; envoys.
• (n.) The public function of an ambassador; the charge or business intrusted to an ambassador or to envoys; a public message to; foreign court concerning state affairs; hence, any solemn message.
• (n.) The residence or office of an ambassador.