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derogation
der·o·ga·tion
[
dèrrə gáysh'n
]
(
plural
der·o·ga·tions
)
noun
Definition:
1.
deviation:
a deviation from a rule or law, especially one specifically provided for
2.
exemption from rule:
an exemption from a law or ruling given to a state
3.
disparagement:
the act of belittling or criticizing somebody or something
de·rog·a·tive
[
di róggətiv,
dérrə gàytiv
]
adjective
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de·rog·a·tive [ di róggətiv, dérrə gàytiv ] adjective
