derogates
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English
Definitions
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 remove a part, to detract from (a quality of excellence, authority etc.).
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