Devolution is also an ecclesiastical[?] term, meaning the right of an ecclesiastical superior (e.g. a bishop) to appoint someone to a benefice[?] (e.g. a parish) when the ordinary patron or collator (i.e. the person or body with the right to appoint) has failed to do so, either because an improper candidate has been nominated or because no candidate could be found.
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