The care or construction of streets, markets, and public buildings, although theoretically Devolving on the community through their aediles, was, as a matter of fact, to an enormous extent undertaken by private persons.
"Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius"
Samuel Dill
Mary and her lover entered the house, each, with a look, Devolving the task of explanation upon me; and, between Mr Constant and myself, a long conversation followed, in which everything was told.
"Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Vol. XX"
Alexander Leighton
No dangers could intimidate-no threats deter him from the faithful discharge of all the duties Devolving upon him.
"Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution"
L. Carroll Judson