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verb (used without object)
1.
to detract, as from authority, estimation, etc. (usually followed by from).
2.
to stray in character or conduct; degenerate (usually followed by from).
verb (used with object)
3.
to disparage or belittle.
4.
Archaic. to take away (a part) so as to impair the whole.
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Derogation
is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
adjective
5.
Archaic. debased.
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World English Dictionary
| derogate | |
| —vb (foll by from) (foll by from) | |
| 1. | to cause to seem inferior or be in disrepute; detract |
| 2. | to deviate in standard or quality; degenerate |
| 3. | (tr) to cause to seem inferior, etc; disparage |
| 4. | (tr) to curtail the application of (a law or regulation) |
| —adj | |
| 5. | archaic debased or degraded |
| [C15: from Latin dērogāre to repeal some part of a law, modify it, from | |
| 'derogately | |
| —adv | |
| dero'gation | |
| —n | |
| derogative | |
| —adj | |
| de'rogatively | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
derogation
mid-15c., from Fr. dérogation (14c.), from L. derogationem, noun of action from derogare (see derogatory).
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