derogate in Catalan
derogate in Catalan is derogar — derogate means (law) To cancel part of a law, rather than all of it.
derogate in Catalan
derogar
(ambitransitive) To take away (something from something else) in a way which leaves it lessened. [from 16th c.]
What does "derogate" mean?
- verb (law) To cancel part of a law, rather than all of it.
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verb To criticise something in a way that makes it seem less good or important.
"When the need for self-affirmation is satisfied through other means, one is less compelled to derogate members of negatively stereotyped groups."
- verb To take away part of something so that what is left is smaller or weaker.
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verb To weaken someone's authority or good qualities.
"God does not have the attributes of a Christian Providence, for it would derogate from His perfection to think about anything except what is perfect, i.e. Himself."
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derogate in a sentence
- When the need for self-affirmation is satisfied through other means, one is less compelled to derogate members of negatively stereotyped groups.
- God does not have the attributes of a Christian Providence, for it would derogate from His perfection to think about anything except what is perfect, i.e. Himself.
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What is "derogate" in Catalan?
"derogate" in Catalan is derogar. derogate means: (law) To cancel part of a law, rather than all of it.
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