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devolve on

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Verb1.devolve on - be contingent on; "The outcomes rides on the results of the election"; "Your grade will depends on your homework"
depend on, depend upon, hinge on, hinge upon, turn on, ride
build on, build upon, repose on, rest on - be based on; of theories and claims, for example; "What's this new evidence based on?"
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The important task would probably devolve on men, who, with inferior capacities, would in other respects be little better qualified.
Federalist Papers Authored by James Madison by Madison, James View in context
In Case of the Removal of the President from Office, or of his Death, Resignation, or Inability to discharge the Powers and Duties of the said Office, the Same shall devolve on the Vice President, and the Congress may by Law provide for the Case of Removal, Death, Resignation or Inability, both of the President and Vice President, declaring what Officer shall then act as President, and such Officer shall act accordingly, until the Disability be removed, or a President shall be elected.
The Constitution of The United States by History Documents View in context
The old Pyncheon property, together with the great estate acquired by the young man's father, would devolve on whom?
House Of Seven Gables by Hawthorne, Nathaniel View in context
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