01 n. The act of derogating, partly repealing, or lessening in value; disparagement; detraction; depreciation; -- followed by of, from, or to.
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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.
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An alteration of, or subtraction from, a contract for a sale of stocks.(Stock Exch.)