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Word: Derogation
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late Middle English (in the sense ‘impairment of the force of’): from Latin derogatio(n-), from the verb derogare (see derogate)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌdɛrəˈɡeɪʃn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an exemption from or relaxation of a rule or law
Short Definition:exemption from or relaxation of rule or law
Examples:- countries assuming a derogation from EC law
Definition:
the perception or treatment of someone or something as being of little worth
Short Definition:perception or treatment of person or thing as being of little worth
Examples:- the derogation of women
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