derogation

derogation is a   Noun

Definition:

[1] The act of derogating, partly repealing, or lessening in value; disparagement; detraction; depreciation; -- followed by of, from, or to. I hope it is no derogation to the Christian religion. Locke. He counted it no derogation of his manhood to be seen to weep. F. W. Robertson.

[2] An alteration of, or subtraction from, a contract for a sale of stocks.

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