Derogation

/dˌɛɹəɡˈe‍ɪʃən/

/dˌɛɹəɡˈeɪʃən/

[noun]

Derogation

[NOUN]

the partial abolishment of a law or restriction; an occasion in which a law or rule can be ignored or circumvented

a communication that belittles somebody or something

synonyms : depreciation

disparagement

Examples

1. There has to be something self-wounding here in this derogation of music, and I don't care that it's fallen music.

2. Another thing that came up with something called competitor derogation.

3. But just being able to think about that, that is is not in derogation of the seriousness of your commitment to something to nonetheless be decent and appreciate and have fun with the people who you disagree with.

4. It’s called Derogation of Competition.