Own said:
I think that's De-evolution.
I think we're both correct, Own, but this is what I found for a definition of devolution:
Noun 1. devolution - the process of declining from a higher to a lower level of effective power or vitality or essential quality
degeneration
attack - the onset of a corrosive or destructive process (as by a chemical agent); "the film was sensitive to attack by acids"; "open to attack by the elements"
macular degeneration - degeneration of the cells of the macula lutea which results in blurred vision and can cause blindness; usually age-related
obsolescence - the process of becoming obsolete; falling into disuse or becoming out of date; "a policy of planned obsolescence"
process - a sustained phenomenon or one marked by gradual changes through a series of states; "events now in process"; "the process of calcification begins later for boys than for girls"
evolution, development - a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage); "the development of his ideas took many years"; "the evolution of Greek civilization"; "the slow development of her skill as a writer"
2. devolution - the delegation of authority (especially from a central to a regional government)
devolvement
governing, government activity, governance, government - the act of governing; exercising authority; "regulations for the governing of state prisons"; "he had considerable experience of government"
delegating, relegating, relegation, delegation, deputation - authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions
Way more than I'll bet you really wanted to know, huh?
