Definitions for derogation
Princeton's WordNet
disparagement, depreciation, derogation(noun)
a communication that belittles somebody or something
derogation(noun)
(law) the partial taking away of the effectiveness of a law; a partial repeal or abolition of a law
"any derogation of the common law is to be strictly construed"
Wiktionary
derogation(Noun)
An act which belittles; disparagement.
derogation(Noun)
The act of derogating; the temporary or partial nullification of a law.
Webster Dictionary
Derogation(noun)
the act of derogating, partly repealing, or lessening in value; disparagement; detraction; depreciation; -- followed by of, from, or to
Derogation(noun)
an alteration of, or subtraction from, a contract for a sale of stocks
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