DEROGATE


Meaning of DEROGATE in English

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.).

Derivatives:

derogative adj.

Etymology: L derogare (as DE-, rogare ask)

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.