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Variant of derogate

derogate Definition

dero·gate (der′ə gāt′)

transitive verb derogated -·gat′ed, derogating -·gat′·ing

  1. Archaic to take (a part or quality) away from something so as to impair it
  2. Rare to lower in esteem; disparage

Etymology: ME derogaten < L derogatus, pp. of derogare, to repeal part of (a law), detract from < de-, from + rogare, to ask: see rogation

intransitive verb

  1. to take something desirable away; detract (from)
  2. to lower oneself; lose face
derogating Usage Examples

Object

  • order: Such control orders are called ' derogating control orders ' .

Preposition: from

  • requirement: Do you think there is a case for derogating from this requirement for UK journeys between 8-12 hrs?

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