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derogation.

An act which belittles; disparagement.

10 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˌdɛɹəˈɡeɪʃən/General-American, UK
  1. An act which belittles; disparagement.

    countable · uncountable
  2. The act of derogating; the temporary or partial nullification of a law.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From Old French derogacion (French dérogation), from Latin dērogātiō.

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