Meaning & use
derogate
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To detract from or belittle the value or reputation of something; to act in a way that departs from a standard.
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The critic's review seemed intent on derogating the author's entire body of work.
The new regulation may derogate from existing international agreements.
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In law, "derogate from" has a specific technical sense meaning to weaken or partially repeal a right, statute, or agreement.
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