'Derogation' definitions:

Definition of 'derogation'

(from WordNet)
noun
A communication that belittles somebody or something [syn: disparagement, depreciation, derogation]
noun
(law) the partial taking away of the effectiveness of a law; a partial repeal or abolition of a law; "any derogation of the common law is to be strictly construed"

Definition of 'Derogation'

From: GCIDE
  • Derogation \Der`o*ga"tion\, n. [L. derogatio: cf. F. d['e]rogation.]
  • 1. The act of derogating, partly repealing, or lessening in value; disparagement; detraction; depreciation; -- followed by of, from, or to. [1913 Webster]
  • I hope it is no derogation to the Christian religion. --Locke. [1913 Webster]
  • He counted it no derogation of his manhood to be seen to weep. --F. W. Robertson. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. (Stock Exch.) An alteration of, or subtraction from, a contract for a sale of stocks. [1913 Webster]