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derogate from

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der⋅o⋅gate

  [v. der-uh-geyt; adj. der-uh-git, -geyt] verb, -gat⋅ed, -gat⋅ing, adjective
Use derogate from in a Sentence
–verb (used without object)
1. to detract, as from authority, estimation, etc. (usually fol. by from).
2. to stray in character or conduct; degenerate (usually fol. by from).
–verb (used with object)
3. to disparage or belittle.
4. Archaic. to take away (a part) so as to impair the whole.
–adjective
5. Archaic. debased.
Origin:
1375–1425; late ME < L dērogātus repealed, restricted (ptp. of dērogāre), equiv. to dē- de- + rog(āre) to ask + -ātus -ate 1

Related forms:
der⋅o⋅ga⋅tion, noun

Synonyms:
1. See decry.
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