derogation

/,dɛrə'ɡeɪʃən/ noun
10 letters4 syllables12 points in Scrabble®14 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS2
NOUN
1

A communication that belittles somebody or something.

2

(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”

WORD FORMS
Related formderogate
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Pig Latinerogationday
Starts & ends withD … N
Syllablesder · o · ga · tion
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