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derogate 中文解釋 wordnet sense Collocation Usage Collins Definition
Verb
/ˈderəˌgāt/,
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derogating, present participle; derogated, past tense; derogates, 3rd person singular present; derogated, past participle;
  1. Disparage (someone or something)
    • - it is typical of Pirandello to derogate the powers of reason
  2. Detract from
    • - this does not derogate from his duty to act honestly and faithfully
  3. Deviate from (a set of rules or agreed form of behavior)
    • - one country has derogated from the Rome Convention
  1. minimize: cause to seem less serious; play down; "Don't belittle his influence"
  2. (derogation) disparagement: a communication that belittles somebody or something
  3. (derogation) (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"
  4. To partially repeal (a law etc.). [16th-17th c.]; To detract from (something); to disparage, belittle. [from 16th c.]; To take away (something from something else) in a way which leaves it lessened. [from 16th c.]; To remove a part, to detract from (a quality of excellence, authority etc.). ...
  5. (Derogation) An exemption from a provision of EC law
  6. (Derogation) As used in the trade literature, this seems to mean a departure from the established rules, as when a country's policies are said to constitute a derogation from the GATT.
  7. (Derogation) Reduction of stringency or non-application of a rule (e.g. Directive)
  8. (Derogation) The partial repeal of a law, usually by a subsequent act that in some way diminishes its ORIGINAL INTENT or scope.
  9. A derogation is a temporary waiver from a Regulation or a Directive and is normally only granted by unanimous agreement of the Council of Ministers and for a limited period.
  10. [adj] diminished in value; dishonored; degraded