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| der·o·gate [ dérrə gàyt ] (past and past participle der·o·gat·ed, present participle der·o·gat·ing, 3rd person present singular der·o·gates) |
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1. intransitive verb deviate from conditions: to deviate from a norm, rule, law, or set of conditions, e.g. by refusing to be bound by part of a treaty
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2. intransitive verb make something seem inferior: to make something seem inferior or less significant
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 conduct that will derogate from your good name
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3. transitive verb criticize somebody or something: to criticize somebody or something severely
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4. transitive verb repeal law partially: to repeal or abolish part of a law or decree
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| [15th century. < Latin derogat-, past participle of derogare "repeal a law, detract from, impair" < rogare "ask, propose a law"] |
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