Non-derogation
[verb der-uh-geyt; adjective der-uh-git, -geyt] /verb ˈdɛr əˌgeɪt; adjective ˈdɛr ə gɪt, -ˌgeɪt/
verb (used without object), derogated, derogating.
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), derogated, derogating.
3.
to disparage or belittle.
4.
Archaic. to take away (a part) so as to impair the whole.
adjective
5.
Archaic. .
verb (ˈdɛrəˌɡeɪt)
1.
(intransitive) foll by from. to cause to seem inferior or be in disrepute; detract
2.
(intransitive) foll by from. to deviate in standard or quality; degenerate
3.
(transitive) to cause to seem inferior, etc; disparage
4.
(transitive) to curtail the application of (a law or regulation)
adjective (ˈdɛrəɡɪt; -ˌɡeɪt)
5.
(archaic) debased or degraded
v.
early 15c., from Latin derogatus, past participle of derogare “diminish” (see derogatory).
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