DEROGATION


Meaning of DEROGATION in English

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

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