Derogation Definition & Meaning
derogation
- 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"
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- What does derogation mean?
- 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"
- What part of speech is derogation?
- Derogation is a noun.
- How many definitions does derogation have?
- Derogation has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).