derogation
derogation · derogations
An act which belittlesAn act which belittles; disparagement.
/ˌdɛɹəˈɡeɪʃən/
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)An act which belittles; disparagement.
a communication that belittles somebody or something
(countable, uncountable)The act of derogating; the temporary or partial nullification of a law.
(law) the partial taking away of the effectiveness of a law; a partial repeal or abolition of a law
Origin
From Old French derogacion (French dérogation), from Latin dērogātiō.From Old French derogacion (French dérogation), from Latin dērogātiō.
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Forms
plural: derogations| Singular | derogation |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- a communication that belittles somebody or something:disparagementdepreciation
Word family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable