 derogation |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (law) the partial taking away of the effectiveness of a law; a partial repeal or abolition of a law | |
| Examples: | "any derogation of the common law is to be strictly construed" |
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| Related terms: | abrogation law | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a communication that belittles somebody or something | |
| Synonyms: | disparagement depreciation | |
| Related terms: | disrespect defamation denigration aspersion detraction sour_grapes condescension moonie effeminacy suit tree_hugger touchy-feely minimize | |
| Similar spelling: |
derogative derogate derogatory |
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