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derogation Definition

dero·ga·tion (der′ə gās̸hən)

noun

  1. a lessening or weakening (of power, authority, position, etc.)
  2. disparagement; detraction
  3. a lowering of oneself; loss of rank

Etymology: ME derogacioun < OFr derogation < L derogatio: see derogate

derogation Law Definition

n

In legislation, partially repealing or limiting the scope of common law or prior statutes.
derogation Usage Examples

Preposition: from

  • prohibition: Processing with explicit consent is itself a derogation from that prohibition.
  • convention: Orders which amounted to an infringement of liberty would require a derogation from the European Convention on Human Rights to be in force.
  • principle: Any derogations from these principles must be strictly justified.
  • rule: However, a derogation from this later rule applies to territorial waters out to 12 nautical miles from a baseline near the shore.
  • regulation: Derogations from the regulations may be made with regard to shift work by agreement.
  • provision: There are no permitted derogations from the provisions on health assessments.

Converse of object

  • permit: This permits a derogation only where ' the duration of the working time is not measured or predetermined ' .
  • negotiate: Prior to its accession to the European Union, Malta negotiated a derogation on the question of investment in real estate.
  • seek: John Scott: Will we subsequently want to seek a derogation?
  • grant: The initial period of derogation was three years, after which some plants were granted further temporary derogation 4 See vol.
  • apply: However, this option is only available where the applicant has first sought to apply all other derogations listed in the Act.
  • allow: The purpose of the ADR MAs is to allow a temporary derogation of up to 5 years from the provisions of ADR.

Preposition: for

  • craft: The Government will issue an initial regulatory impact assessment on the effects of ending the derogation for private pleasure craft early next year.

Adjective modifier

  • temporary: The purpose of the ADR MAs is to allow a temporary derogation of up to 5 years from the provisions of ADR.
  • permanent: In addition some slaughterhouses could apply to have permanent derogation.
  • certain: However, Article 15 provides certain derogations where permanent resident status can be acquired prior to the four year period.
  • special: In addition, a special derogation has been granted to the owners of ponies grazing in the New Forest and on Dartmoor.
  • specific: Any general power which is formulated will, therefore, be subject to certain specific derogations required by EC law.
  • current: So far so good, except that the current derogation ends on 31 December 2006.

Modifies a noun

  • application: How long will it take for a decision on a derogation application to be made?

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