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Definition of "derogate" [der•o•gate]
- To take away; detract: an error that will derogate from your reputation. (verb-intransitive)
- To deviate from a standard or expectation; go astray. (verb-intransitive)
- To disparage; belittle. See Synonyms at decry. (verb-transitive)
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Use "derogate" in a sentence
- "Learned Hand won that battle in the common law, which meant we have to go to the legislature to derogate from the principle of free copying."
- "Nothing in this order shall be construed to derogate from the authority of the Secretary of the Army under the said Executive Order No. 10155."
- "Nothing in this order shall be construed to derogate from the authority of the Secretary of the Army under the said Executive Order No. 9957."
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