Derogation

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ËŒdɛɹəˈgeɪʃən/

Origin

From Old French derogacion (French dérogation), from Latin derogatio.

Full definition of derogation

Noun

1. An act which belittles; disparagement.
2. (legal) The act of derogating; the temporary or partial nullification of a law.