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Derogation

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Noun

1. depreciation, derogation, disparagement

a communication that belittles somebody or something

2. derogation

(law) the partial taking away of the effectiveness of a law; a partial repeal or abolition of a law

Example Sentences:
'any derogation of the common law is to be strictly construed'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Derogation

see synonyms of derogation
noun
1. 
a lessening or weakening (of power, authority, position, etc.)
2. 
disparagement; detraction
3. 
a lowering of oneself; loss of rank

Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.

Derogation

see synonyms of derogation
v. der·o·gat·ed, der·o·gat·ing, der·o·gates
v.intr.
1. To take away; detract: an error that will derogate from your reputation.
2. To deviate from a standard or expectation; go astray: a clause allowing signers of the agreement to derogate from its principles during a state of emergency.
v.tr.
To disparage; belittle.

The American Heritage ® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition copyright ©2018 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

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