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noun
An act which belittles; disparagement.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
The act of derogating; the temporary or partial nullification of a law.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: law
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noun
(law) the partial taking away of the effectiveness of a law; a partial repeal or abolition of a law
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: abrogation, repeal, annulment
noun
a communication that belittles somebody or something
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: disparagement, depreciation
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: disrespect, discourtesy
Narrower terms: cold water, denigration, belittling, aspersion, slur, detraction, petty criticism, sour grapes, condescension, disdain, patronage, defamation, calumny, calumniation, obloquy, traducement, hatchet job
History
From Old French derogacion (French dérogation), from Latin dērogātiō.
