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derogation definition
dero·ga·tion (der′ə gā′s̸hən)
noun
- a lessening or weakening (of power, authority, position, etc.)
- disparagement; detraction
- a lowering of oneself; loss of rank
Etymology: ME derogacioun < OFr derogation < L derogatio: see derogate
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