Definition of DEROGATION

derogation

Meanings

Plural: derogations

Noun

  • 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"
  • An act which belittles; disparagement.
  • The act of derogating; the temporary or partial nullification of a law.

Origin / Etymology

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

Scrabble Score: 12

derogation is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
derogation is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
derogation is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

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