DEROGATION

/ˌdɛɹəˈɡeɪʃən/ Scrabble 12 Words With Friends 14

Scrabble letter values: D2E1R1O1G2A1T1I1O1N1 = 12

Definition

  1. noun a communication that belittles somebody or something. — synonyms: disparagement, depreciation
  2. noun (law) the partial taking away of the effectiveness of a law.

Examples

  • “a partial repeal or abolition of a law”
  • “any derogation of the common law is to be strictly construed”

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