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derogation
 
Noun derogation has 2 senses
  1. disparagement, depreciation, derogation - a communication that belittles somebody or something
    --1 is a kind of disrespect, discourtesy
    --1 has particulars:
     denigration, belittling; aspersion, slur; detraction, petty criticism; sour grapes; condescension, disdain, patronage; defamation, calumny, obloquy, traducement, hatchet job
    Derived form: verb derogate1
  2. 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"
    --2 is a kind of     abrogation, repeal, annulment
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