Defenition of the word derogation

• Defenition of the word derogation

  • a communication that belittles somebody or something
  • (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"
  • (law) the partial taking away of the effectiveness of a law; a partial repeal or abolition of a law

Synonyms for the word derogation

• • depreciation
  • disparagement

Hyponyms for the word derogation

• • aspersion
  • belittling
  • calumniation
  • calumny
  • cold water
  • condescension
  • defamation
  • denigration
  • detraction
  • disdain
  • hatchet job
  • obloquy
  • patronage
  • petty criticism
  • slur
  • sour grapes
  • traducement

Hypernyms for the word derogation

• • abrogation
  • annulment
  • discourtesy
  • disrespect
  • repeal

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