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derogation

Syllabification: (der·o·ga·tion)
Pronunciation: /ˌderəˈgāSHən/

Definition of derogation

noun

  • 1an exemption from or relaxation of a rule or law:the massive derogation of human rights
  • 2the perception or treatment of someone as being of little worth:the derogation of women

Origin:

late Middle English (in the sense 'impairment of the force of'): from Latin derogatio(n-), from the verb derogare (see derogate)

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