v.intr. (foll. by from) formal 1 take away a part from; detract from (a merit, a right, etc.). 2 deviate from (correct behaviour etc.). derogative adj.
[ L derogare (as DE-, rogare ask) ]
DEROGATE
Meaning of DEROGATE in English
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012