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derogate

1. Verb.  (obsolete, transitive) To partially repeal (a law etc.). (defdate, 16th-17th c.) .
2. Verb.  (transitive) To detract from (something); to disparage, belittle. (defdate, from 16th c.) .
3. Verb.  (transitive) To take away (something (term, from) something else) in a way which leaves it lessened. (defdate, from 16th c.) .
4. Verb.  (intransitive) To remove a part, to detract (term, from) (a quality of excellence, authority etc.). (defdate, from 16th c.) .
5. Verb.  (intransitive) To act in a manner below oneself; to debase oneself. (defdate, from 17th c.) .
6. Adjective.  (archaic) debased.