derogation
/ˌdɛɹəˈɡeɪʃən/ · de.rog.a.tion
noun
- An act which belittles or disparages something or someone. The comedian's joke was a derogation of the politician's integrity.
noun
- The act of derogating or temporarily nullifying a law. The court's decision was a derogation of the existing policy, allowing for a temporary exemption.
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Did you know? The term 'derogation' is often used in legal contexts to describe the temporary or partial nullification of a law, but it can also be used in everyday language to describe acts of disparagement or belittling.