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derogate in Italian

derogate in Italian is abrogare, derogare, detrarre — derogate means (law) To cancel part of a law, rather than all of it.

derogate in Italian

abrogare
verb
(obsolete, transitive) To partially repeal (a law etc.). [16th–17th c.]
derogare
verb
(obsolete, transitive) To partially repeal (a law etc.). [16th–17th c.]
detrarre
verb
(transitive) To detract from (something); to disparage, belittle. [from 16th c.]
rimuovere
verb
(ambitransitive) To take away (something from something else) in a way which leaves it lessened. [from 16th c.]
togliere
verb
(intransitive) To detract from (a quality of excellence, authority etc.). [from 16th c.]

What does "derogate" mean?

  1. verb (law) To cancel part of a law, rather than all of it.
  2. 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."
  3. verb To take away part of something so that what is left is smaller or weaker.
  4. 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 Italian?
"derogate" in Italian is abrogare, derogare, detrarre. derogate means: (law) To cancel part of a law, rather than all of it.
Are there other ways to say "derogate" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 5 translations listed for "derogate": abrogare, derogare, detrarre, rimuovere, togliere.
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