Canadian English Meaning of derogation

derogation

Other Canadian English words related to derogation

synonyms

• Abuse
• belittling
• condemnation
• criticism
• defamation
• denigration
• depreciation
• detraction
• diminution
• disparagement
• ridicule
• aspersion
• Slander
• censure
• denunciation
• depreciation
• libel
• put down
• slander
• vilification
• Backbiting
• Denunciation
• derision
• invective
• minimisation
• mockery
• Abuse

antonyms

• acclaim
• aggrandizement
• Approval
• Approval
• exaltation
• glorification
• Magnification
• Praise
• blessing
• commendation
• ennoblement
• Hype
• Puffery

Definitions and Meaning of derogation in English

Wordnet

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

Webster

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.

FAQs About the word derogation

What is the Canadian English meaning of the word derogation

derogation

What is the English meaning of 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

What are the synonyms of the word derogation

Abuse,belittling,condemnation,criticism,defamation,denigration,depreciation,detraction,diminution,disparagement

What are the antonyms of the word derogation

acclaim,aggrandizement,Approval,Approval,exaltation,glorification,Magnification,Praise,blessing,commendation