— derogation , n.
v. /der"euh gayt'/ ; adj. /der"euh git, -gayt'/ , v. , derogated, derogating , adj.
v.i.
1. to detract, as from authority, estimation, etc. (usually fol. by from ).
2. to stray in character or conduct; degenerate (usually fol. by from ).
v.t.
3. to disparage or belittle.
4. Archaic. to take away (a part) so as to impair the whole.
adj.
5. Archaic. debased.
[ 1375-1425; late ME derogatus repealed, restricted (ptp. of derogare ), equiv. to de- DE- + rog ( are ) to ask + -atus -ATE 1 ]
Syn. 1. See decry .