devolvement
The English word “devolvement” has 2 meanings listed here.
noun
- The act or process of devolving.
- A process whereby if an investment issue is undersubscribed, an underwriter is required to subscribe to the remaining shares; the outstanding unsubscribed amount devolves onto the underwriter.
Etymology
From devolve + -ment.
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