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Webster 1913 Edition
Derogation
Derˊo-ga′tion
,Noun.
[L.
derogatio
: cf. F. dérogation
.] 1.
The act of derogating, partly repealing, or lessening in value; disparagement; detraction; depreciation; – followed by of, from, or to.
I hope it is no
derogation
to the Christian religion. Locke.
He counted it no
derogation
of his manhood to be seen to weep. F. W. Robertson.
2.
(Stock Exch.)
An alteration of, or subtraction from, a contract for a sale of stocks.
Webster 1828 Edition
Derogation
DEROGATION
,Noun.
1.
The act of annulling or revoking a law, or some part of it. More generally, the act of taking away or destroying the value or effect of any thing, or of limiting its extent, or of restraining its operation; as, an act of parliament is passed in derogation of the kings prerogative; we cannot do any thing in derogation of the moral law.2.
The act of taking something from merit, reputation or honor; a lessening of value or estimation; detraction; disparagement; with from or of; as, I say not this in derogation of Virgil; let nothing be said in derogation from his merit.Definition 2024
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See also: dérogation
English
Noun
derogation (plural derogations)
- An act which belittles; disparagement.
- (law) The act of derogating; the temporary or partial nullification of a law.