derogation
pronunciation
How to pronounce derogation in British English:
UK [ˌderəˈɡeɪʃn]
How to pronounce derogation in American English:
US [ˌderəˈɡeɪʃn]
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- Noun:
- a communication that belittles somebody or something
- (law) the partial taking away of the effectiveness of a law; a partial repeal or abolition of a law
Word Origin
- derogation (n.)
- mid-15c., from Old French dérogacion (14c.), from Latin derogationem (nominative derogatio), noun of action from past participle stem of derogare (see derogatory).
Example
- 1. As regards derogation , soft law could progressively affect hard law .
- 2. Serious injury refers to the all-around and major derogation suffered by the domestic industries .
- 3. The derogation clause cannot , in these conditions be applied .
- 4. Any derogation or modification to the order or to the present gcp shall be agreed in writing by the buyer and the supplier .
- 5. These member states have been granted a derogation to continue existing zero-rating but cannot add new goods or services .