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dero·ga·tion (der′ə gā′s̸hən)

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

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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