Found 2 items, similar to Derogation.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: derogation derogation n 1: a communication that belittles somebody or something [syn: disparagement, depreciation] 2: (law) the partial taking away of the effectiveness of a law; a partial repeal or abolition of a law; “any derogation of the common law is to be strictly construed”
English → English (gcide) Definition: Derogation Derogation \Der`o*ga"tion\, n. [L. derogatio: cf. F. d['e]rogation.] 1. The act of derogating, partly repealing, or lessening in value; disparagement; detraction; depreciation; -- followed by of, from, or to. [1913 Webster] I hope it is no derogation to the Christian religion. --Locke. [1913 Webster] He counted it no derogation of his manhood to be seen to weep. --F. W. Robertson. [1913 Webster] 2. (Stock Exch.) An alteration of, or subtraction from, a contract for a sale of stocks. [1913 Webster]