Sekirov Dictionary

derogate

/ˈdɛɹəɡeɪt/

verb 5
adjective 2
forms 7

verb5

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To partially repeal (a law etc.).
- By several contrary customs, […] many of the civil and canon laws are controlled and derogated. — 1713
•
To detract from (something); to disparage, belittle.
- When the need for self-affirmation is satisfied through other means, one is less compelled to derogate members of negatively stereotyped groups. — 1999
•
To take away (something from something else) in a way which leaves it lessened.
- Anything […] that should derogate, minish, or hurt his glory and his name. — 1532
•
To detract from (a quality of excellence, authority etc.).
- In doing so she had derogated from her dignity and committed herself. — 1857
•
To act in a manner below oneself; to debase oneself.
- CLOTEN. Is it fit I went to look upon him? Is there no derogation in't? SECOND LORD. You cannot derogate, my lord. — 1611

adjective2

(no longer used) Debased, deteriorated.
(no longer used) Derogated, annulled in part.

forms

derogated · derogating · derogates · derogateth · derogatest · more derogate · most derogate

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