ˌderəˈgāshən noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English derogacioun, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French derogation, from Latin derogation-, derogatio, from derogatus + -ion-, -io -ion
1. : partial repeal (as of a law, contract, treaty) — used with of or to
2.
a. : a taking away, lessening, or detraction especially of power, reputation, value — used with of or from
a serious derogation of his influence and prestige
it is no necessary derogation from his book that the humor is about the humor of alumni magazines and college reunions — Howard M. Jones
b. : disparagement , detriment
without derogation to his high rank