derogation

See also: dérogation

English

Etymology

From Old French derogacion (French dérogation), from Latin derogatio.

Pronunciation
  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˌdɛɹəˈɡeɪʃən/

Noun

derogation (countable and uncountable, plural derogations)

  1. An act which belittles; disparagement.
  2. (law) The act of derogating; the temporary or partial nullification of a law.

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