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The synonyms of “Derogation” are: depreciation, disparagement, immunity, exception, dispensation, indemnity, exclusion, freedom, release, relief, absolution, exoneration
Derogation as a Noun
Definitions of "Derogation" as a noun
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “derogation” as a noun can have the following definitions:
- A communication that belittles somebody or something.
- An exemption from or relaxation of a rule or law.
- (law) the partial taking away of the effectiveness of a law; a partial repeal or abolition of a law.
- The perception or treatment of someone or something as being of little worth.
- The partial taking away of the effectiveness of a law; a partial repeal or abolition of a law.
Synonyms of "Derogation" as a noun (12 Words)
| absolution | Formal release from guilt, obligation, or punishment. Absolution from the sentence. |
| depreciation | A communication that belittles somebody or something. A currency depreciation. |
| disparagement | A communication that belittles somebody or something. |
| dispensation | The action of distributing or supplying something. He received papal dispensation to hold a number of benefices. |
| exception | A deliberate act of omission. He always plays top tunes and tonight was no exception. |
| exclusion | The process of excluding or the state of being excluded. Exclusions can be added to your policy. |
| exoneration | The action of officially absolving someone from blame; vindication. The defendants eventual exoneration. |
| freedom | The state of not being subject to or affected by (something undesirable. He was a champion of Irish freedom. |
| immunity | The ability of an organism to resist a particular infection or toxin by the action of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells. He was granted immunity from prosecution. |
| indemnity | Legal exemption from liability for damages. A deed of indemnity. |
| release | A document effecting a release of property money etc. A new release from the London Symphony Orchestra. |
| relief | A representation of relief given by an arrangement of line or colour or shading. The contributions provided some relief for the victims. |
Usage Examples of "Derogation" as a noun
- Any derogation of the common law is to be strictly construed.
- Countries assuming a derogation from EC law.
- The derogation of women.