Derogation Meaning

There are 2 meaning(s) for word Derogation

Meaning 1 : a communication that belittles somebody or something

    Synonyms : depreciation,  disparagement
Meaning 2 : (law) the partial taking away of the effectiveness of a law; a partial repeal or abolition of a law

    Example : any derogation of the common law is to be strictly construed