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derogate

[ verb der-uh-geyt; adjective der-uh-git, -geyt ]

verb (used without object)

, der·o·gat·ed, der·o·gat·ing.
  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)

, der·o·gat·ed, der·o·gat·ing.
  1. to disparage or belittle.
  2. Archaic. to take away (a part) so as to impair the whole.

adjective

  1. Archaic. debased.

derogate

/ dɪˈrɒɡətɪv /

verb

  1. intrfoll byfrom to cause to seem inferior or be in disrepute; detract
  2. intrfoll byfrom to deviate in standard or quality; degenerate
  3. tr to cause to seem inferior, etc; disparage
  4. tr to curtail the application of (a law or regulation)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adjective

  1. archaic.
    debased or degraded
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • deˈrogatively, adverb
  • derogative, adjective
  • ˈderogately, adverb
  • ˌderoˈgation, noun
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Other Words From

  • der·o·ga·tion [der-, uh, -, gey, -sh, uh, n], noun
  • un·der·o·gat·ing adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of derogate1

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English from Latin dērogātus “repealed, restricted” (past participle of dērogāre ), equivalent to dē- de- + rog(āre) “to ask” + -ātus -ate 1
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Word History and Origins

Origin of derogate1

C15: from Latin dērogāre to repeal some part of a law, modify it, from de- + rogāre to ask, propose a law
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Synonym Study

See decry.
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Example Sentences

The Shariah law operating in Islamic courts defines blasphemous acts as those committed by anyone who “intentionally abuses, insults, derogates, humiliates or seeks to incite contempt of the holy Prophet Muhammad.”

The Shariah law that operates in Islamic courts defines blasphemous acts as those committed by anyone who “intentionally abuses, insults, derogates, humiliates or seeks to incite contempt of the holy Prophet Muhammad.”

One option to deal with the shortfall would be to allow Kilroot to temporarily derogate from its environmental permits though the legality and cost of that is unclear.

From BBC

"The Elections Clause does not derogate from state courts' authority to decide what state election law is, including whether it comports with state and U.S. Constitutions," the conference's lawyers wrote.

From Reuters

It was entirely proper to tell this patient to stop using racist or homophobic slurs — language that’s offensive whether or not it is addressed to those it derogates.

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