derogation (Meaning)
derogation (n)
a communication that belittles somebody or something
(law) the partial taking away of the effectiveness of a law; a partial repeal or abolition of a law
derogation (n.)
The act of derogating, partly repealing, or lessening in value; disparagement; detraction; depreciation; -- followed by of, from, or to.
An alteration of, or subtraction from, a contract for a sale of stocks.
Synonyms & Antonyms of derogation
Synonyms:
- ridicule
- abuse
- criticism
- defamation
- diminishment
- detraction
- disparagement
- depreciation
- condemnation
- denigration
- belittlement
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derogation Sentence Examples
- The company's derogation of safety standards led to multiple accidents in the workplace.
- The treaty included a derogation clause allowing certain countries to opt out of specific regulations.
- His constant derogation of others' achievements only revealed his own insecurity.
- The derogation of civil liberties during times of crisis is often a subject of debate.
- The judge ruled that the defendant's actions constituted a derogation of their contractual obligations.
- The politician's derogation of his opponent's character backfired, leading to a loss in public support.
- The teacher reminded the students that derogation of classroom rules would not be tolerated.
- Economic downturns often result in derogation of environmental protections to spur growth.
- The company faced criticism for its derogation of labor rights in its overseas factories.
- The derogation of human rights in certain regions of the world remains a pressing concern for international organizations.
FAQs About the word derogation
a communication that belittles somebody or something, (law) the partial taking away of the effectiveness of a law; a partial repeal or abolition of a lawThe act
ridicule, abuse, criticism,defamation, diminishment, detraction, disparagement, depreciation, condemnation, denigration
exaltation, approval,aggrandizement, acclaim, glorification, approval, approbation, approbation, acclaim, praise
The company's derogation of safety standards led to multiple accidents in the workplace.
The treaty included a derogation clause allowing certain countries to opt out of specific regulations.
His constant derogation of others' achievements only revealed his own insecurity.
The derogation of civil liberties during times of crisis is often a subject of debate.
