derogation

/ˌdɛrəˈɡeɪʃən/
noun
  1. The act of taking away or reducing the value, importance, or quality of something; a belittling or disparaging remark or action.
    • His constant derogation of others made him unpopular in the office.
    • The article was a derogation of the community's traditions.
    • The derogation of her achievements by her colleagues was unfair.
  2. A deviation from a rule, law, or standard; an exception or lessening of a requirement.
    • The company requested a derogation from the environmental regulations.
    • Any derogation from the safety rules must be approved by the manager.
    • The treaty allows no derogation from its human rights provisions.
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