Associations to the word «Derogation»

Wiktionary

DEROGATION, noun. An act which belittles; disparagement.
DEROGATION, noun. (legal) The act of derogating; the temporary or partial nullification of a law.

Dictionary definition

DEROGATION, noun. A communication that belittles somebody or something.
DEROGATION, 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".

Wise words

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