Antonyms for derogation

Grammar : Noun

Spell : verb der-uh-geyt; adjective der-uh-git, -geyt

Phonetic Transcription : verb ˈdɛr əˌgeɪt; adjective ˈdɛr ə gɪt, -ˌgeɪt

Definition of derogation

Origin : mid-15c., from Old French dérogacion (14c.), from Latin derogationem (nominative derogatio), noun of action from past participle stem of derogare (see derogatory).

noun belittlement

Example sentences :

The pain which is produced by derogation produces effort and self-denial.
Extract from : « Folkways » by William Graham Sumner

I trust that nothing which I have now said will be taken in derogation of the compromises of 1850.
Extract from : « American Eloquence, Volume III. (of 4) » by Various

In all this there shall be no derogation of our power or of the power of our son and our successors.
Extract from : « A Source Book for Mediaeval History » by Oliver J. Thatcher

And then, apparently in derogation of the last inquiry: "Shut up, you!"
Extract from : « The Librarian at Play » by Edmund Lester Pearson

During the austerer days of the republic the derogation was unknown.
Extract from : « Historia Amoris: A History of Love, Ancient and Modern » by Edgar Saltus

Customs, in derogation of the common law, must be construed strictly.
Extract from : « Commentaries on the Laws of England » by William Blackstone

But what fruits has it produced as yet, other than continued derision and derogation of dignity?
Extract from : « Narrative of New Netherland » by Various

The existence of evil involves no derogation from the perfect unity of God.
Extract from : « Philo-Judaeus of Alexandria » by Norman Bentwich

I am not saying this in derogation of the character of Mr. Aldrich.
Extract from : « The New Freedom » by Woodrow Wilson

No polite lie, no derogation of self or of what had been done.
Extract from : « Where the Trail Divides » by Will Lillibridge

Synonyms for derogation

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