DEROGATION
Scrabble letter values: D2E1R1O1G2A1T1I1O1N1 = 12
Definition
- noun a communication that belittles somebody or something. — synonyms: disparagement, depreciation
- 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”