English to English noun
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a communication that belittles somebody or something |  | source: wordnet30
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(law) the partial taking away of the effectiveness of a law; a partial repeal or abolition of a law |  | Example: any derogation of the common law is to be strictly construed
source: wordnet30
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The act of derogating, partly repealing, or lessening in value; disparagement; detraction; depreciation; -- followed by of, from, or to. |  | source: webster1913
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