Definitions for: Derogation

[n] (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"
[n] a communication that belittles somebody or something

Webster (1913) Definition: Der`o*ga"tion, n. [L. derogatio: cf. F.
d['e]rogation.]
1. The act of derogating, partly repealing, or lessening in
value; disparagement; detraction; depreciation; --
followed by of, from, or to.

I hope it is no derogation to the Christian
religion. --Locke.

He counted it no derogation of his manhood to be
seen to weep. --F. W.
Robertson.

2. (Stock Exch.) An alteration of, or subtraction from, a
contract for a sale of stocks.

Synonyms: depreciation, disparagement

See Also: abrogation, annulment, aspersion, belittling, calumny, condescension, defamation, denigration, detraction, discourtesy, disdain, disrespect, hatchet job, obloquy, patronage, petty criticism, repeal, slur, sour grapes, traducement

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