derogation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An act which belittles; disparagement.
  2. The act of derogating; the temporary or partial nullification of a law.

Pronunciation

/ˌdɛɹəˈɡeɪʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Sumxr-derogation.wav

Word forms

derogation derogations

Etymology

From Old French derogacion (French dérogation), from Latin dērogātiō.

Related words

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