devolve on

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb (intransitive, phrasal verb): - To be dependent on something for a decision, outcome, or result; to hinge upon. It indicates that a particular thing is determined or controlled by another factor. Usage This phrasal verb is used in formal or semi-formal contexts to describe a situation where one thing is contingent upon another. It is often followed by the preposition "on" (or so...