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derogation|dɛrəˈgeɪʃən|
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[a. F. dérogation (14th c. -acion, in Hatzf.), ad. L. dērogātiōn-em, n. of action from dērogāre to derogate. In L. used only in the sense ‘partial abrogation of a law’: but in the mod. langs. in all the senses of the vb.]
1. The partial abrogation or repeal of a law, contract, treaty, legal right, etc.
1548Hall Chron. Hen. V, An. 8. 72 b, Long sufferaunce is no acquittance, nor prolongyng of tyme derogacion to right. 1628Coke On Litt. 282 b, New and subtile inuentions in derogation of the Common Law. 1691Ray Creation i. 22 In derogation to the precedent Rule. 1692South Serm. (1697) I. 430 The Scripture that allows of the Will, is neither the Abrogation, nor Derogation, nor Dispensation, nor Relaxation of that Law. 1792N. Chipman Amer. Law Rep. (1871) 13 A privilege in derogation of the common law right of the creditor. 1885Act 48–49 Vict. c. 38 §1 This section shall be in addition to and not in derogation of any powers..vested in the Committee of..Council on Education.
2. The taking away (in part) of the power or authority (of a person, etc.); lessening, weakening, curtailment, or impairment of authority; detraction from.
c1450tr. De Imitatione iii. lxiii, He þat doþe hindringe to eny of my seintes, doþe derogacion to me. 1494Fabyan Chron. vii. 304 One thynge he dyd to y⊇ derogacion of y⊇ munkys of Cantorbury. 1533Bellenden Livy ii. (1822) 195 It maid plane derogacioun to the Faderis to creat ony tribunis in times cumming, be votis of thair assessouris or clientis. 1536Act 28 Hen. VIII (1621 in Bolton Stat. Irel. 118), Acts and Statutes made..in derogation, extirpation, and extinguishment of the Bishop of Rome. 1561T. Norton Calvin's Inst. iv. xix. (1634) 717 marg., With derogation from Baptisme, force [is] given unto confirmation which doth not belong unto it. 1750Carte Hist. Eng. II. 511 Papal usurpations, to the derogation of the Crown. 1779Burke Corr. (1844) II. 269, I hope, too, that you will not think it any..derogation from the deference I ought to pay to your judgment.
3. Detraction from the honour, or reputation of; lowering or lessening in value or estimation, disparagement, depreciation.
1520Caxton's Chron. Eng. iv. 31/2 Nero thought it sholde be great derogacion to his name and he were slayne of Karles. 1549Compl. Scot. Epist. 5 As this nobil prelat hes dune..vytht out dirrogatione of his speritual dignite. 1596Spenser State Irel. Wks. (1862) 516/2 He is a very brave man, neither is that any thing which I speake to his derogation. 1641Milton Reform. ii. (1851) 37 Clogs, and indeed derogations, and debasements to their high calling. 1656Cowley Pindar. Odes Notes (1669) 10 He does it in derogation from his adversary Bacchilides. 1690Locke Hum. Und. i. iii. (1695) 15 This is no Derogation to their Truth and Certainty. 1713Addison Ct. Tariff ⁋8 He had heard the Plaintiff speak in derogation of the Portuguese. 1873H. Rogers Orig. Bible vii. 279, I am far from saying this in derogation.
4. Falling off in rank, character, or excellence; loss of rank; deterioration, debasement.
1838–9Hallam Hist. Lit. II. iv. ii. §56. 155 He discusses also the derogation to nobility by plebeian occupation. 1847L. Hunt Jar Honey (1848) 197 The sweets of the wild flowers, the industry of the bee, will continue without change or derogation. 1855Thackeray Newcomes I. 227 He might pretend surely to his kinswoman's hand without derogation. 1864Sala in Daily Tel. 27 July, Men..who shudder at the derogation and degradation of the Northern American clergy. |