derogation
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Noun (2)
- a communication that belittles somebody or somethingSynonyms: disparagementdepreciationType of disrespect, discourtesyKinds defamation, sour grapes, aspersion, cold water, detraction, condescension, denigration
- (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”Type of abrogation, repeal
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Webster's Dictionary (1913)
Der′o·ga′tion noun
Origin: L. derogatio: cf. F. dérogation.
1. 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.— John Locke
He counted it no derogation of his manhood to be seen to weep.— Fred William Robertson
2. Stock Exch. An alteration of, or subtraction from, a contract for a sale of stocks.
Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54