Derogation Definition

derəgāzhən
derogations
noun
derogations
A lessening or weakening (of power, authority, position, etc.)
Webster's New World
Disparagement; detraction.
Webster's New World
A lowering of oneself; loss of rank.
Webster's New World
In legislation, partially repealing or limiting the scope of common law or prior statutes.
Webster's New World Law

(law) The act of derogating; the temporary or partial nullification of a law.

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Other Word Forms of Derogation

Noun

Singular:
derogation
Plural:
derogations

Origin of Derogation

  • From Old French derogacion (French dérogation), from Latin derogatio.

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