Derogation - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˌderəˈɡeɪʃn|  American pronunciation of the word derogation
Brit.  |derəˈɡeɪʃ(ə)n|  British pronunciation of the word derogation

noun

- a communication that belittles somebody or something (syn: depreciation, disparagement)
- (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

Extra examples

The title of the book derogates the people it is about.

Her parents are constantly derogating her achievements.

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