verb

derogate

Derogate (verb) means to partially repeal (a law etc.).

verb

To partially repeal (a law etc.).

To detract from (something); to disparage, belittle.

To take away (something from something else) in a way which leaves it lessened.

To detract from (a quality of excellence, authority etc.).

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Etymology

Inherited from Late Middle English derogaten, from derogat(e) (“annulled, abrogated”, used participially and later as the past participle of derogaten) + -en (verb-forming suffix) borrowed from Latin dērogātus, perfect passive participle of dērogō (“to annul, repeal part of a law, take away, detract from”) (see -ate (verb-forming suffix) and -ate (adjective-forming suffix)), from dē- (“from”) + rogō (“to ask, enquire; to propose a law”). Sporadic participial usage of the adjective up until Early Modern English.

Rhymes for derogate

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of derogate?

"derogate" (verb) means to partially repeal (a law etc.).

What are the different meanings of derogate?

"derogate" has 3 main meanings: 1. To partially repeal (a law etc.); 2. To detract from (something); to disparage, belittle; 3. To take away (something from something else) in a way which leaves it lessened.