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    derogation
    /ˌdɛrəˈɡeɪʃn/

    noun

    • 1. an exemption from or relaxation of a rule or law: "countries assuming a derogation from EC law"
    • 2. the perception or treatment of someone or something as being of little worth: "the derogation of women"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDEROGATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    DEROGATION definition: 1. the act of talking about or treating someone in a way that shows you do not respect him, her, or…. Learn more.

  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › DerogationDerogation - Wikipedia

    Definitions. Black's Law Dictionary defines derogation as "the partial repeal or abolishing of a law, as by a subsequent act which limits its scope or impairs its utility and force". It is sometimes used, loosely, to mean abrogation, as in the legal maxim lex posterior derogat priori ("a subsequent law derogates the previous one"). [5]

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › derogationDEROGATION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Derogation definition: the act or process of weakening, lessening, or taking away power or authority. See examples of DEROGATION used in a sentence.

  5. www.thefreedictionary.com › derogationDerogation - definition of derogation by The Free Dictionary

    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.

  6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › derogateDerogate Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Mar 8, 2012 · 1. : to take away a part so as to impair : detract. … a few instances of inaccuracy or mediocrity can never derogate from the superlative merit of Homer and Vergil … Oliver Goldsmith. 2. : to act beneath one's position or character. derogation. ˌder-ə-ˈgā-shən. ˌde-rə- noun. derogative. di-ˈrä-gə-tiv. adjective.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › derogationDerogation - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    When someone puts down or ridicules another person or group, that's derogation. Your sister might think her constant teasing is all in good fun, but if you view it as derogation, you should tell her to cut it out.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDEROGATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    DEROGATION definition: a lessening or weakening ( of power, authority, position, etc.) | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionderogation noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of derogation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  10. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryDEROGATION - All you need to know about it | Collins English...

    May 21, 2024 · 1. a lessening or weakening ( of power, authority, position, etc.) [...] 2. disparagement; detraction. [...] 3. a lowering of oneself; loss of rank. [...] More. Synonyms of 'derogation' • disparagement, contempt, criticism, ridicule [...] More. Examples of 'derogation' in a sentence.

  11. www.yourdictionary.com › derogationDerogation Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    Derogation definition: A lessening or weakening (<i>of</i> power, authority, position, etc.).