derogation Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun a communication that belittles somebody or something
depreciation; disparagement.
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noun (law) the partial taking away of the effectiveness of a law; a partial repeal or abolition of a law
- any derogation of the common law is to be strictly construed
WordNet
Der`o*ga"tion noun
Etymology
L.Definitions
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The act of derogating, partly repealing, or lessening in value; disparagement; detraction; depreciation; -- followed by of, from, or to. I hope it is no derogation to the Christian religion. Locke.
He counted it no derogation of his manhood to be seen to weep. F. W. Robertson.
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(Stock Exch.) An alteration of, or subtraction from, a contract for a sale of stocks.