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Meaning of Derogation | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˌdɛɹəˈɡeɪʃən

Definitions

  1. An act which belittles; disparagement.
    countable, uncountable
  2. The act of derogating; the temporary or partial nullification of a law.
    countable, uncountable

Equivalents

العربية الإنتقاص
Français dérogation
한국어 폄하
Türkçe derogasyon

Examples

“Always have the greatest excesses and the most reprehensible practices been committed when backed up by or given the sanction of religion. But all this represents no derogation of the original phallic cult per se. It merely proves that the gods have always been what we have made them.”
“Two sets of Mk. 2 coaches hauled by Class 37s were introduced on peak Rhymney services during the summer. The coaches do not comply with the Persons with Reduced Mobility (PRM) standards and would therefore need a derogation to continue in passenger service after 31 December.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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