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 derogation derogation /ˌdɛrəˈgeɪʃən/

noun

  1. (law) the partial taking away of the effectiveness of a law; a partial repeal or abolition of a law  ( derogation )
    (law) the partial taking away of the effectiveness of a law; a partial repeal or abolition of a law
     Any derogation of the common law is to be strictly construed
    any derogation of the common law is to be strictly construed
  2. A communication that belittles somebody or something  ( depreciation , derogation , disparagement )
    a communication that belittles somebody or something