derogation
See also: dérogation
English
Etymology
From Old French derogacion (French dérogation), from Latin derogatio.
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /ˌdɛɹəˈɡeɪʃən/
Noun
derogation (countable and uncountable, plural derogations)
- An act which belittles; disparagement.
- (law) The act of derogating; the temporary or partial nullification of a law.
See also
- abrogation