derogation

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of speaking or writing in a contemptuous or mocking way about someone or something.

  - "The politician's derogatory comments about his opponent's appearance were widely criticized."
  - "The derogation of women in some cultures is a major barrier to gender equality."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with derogation
negation , frustration , regulation

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Variants

List of all variants of derogation that leads to same result
derogate , derogated , derogates , derogating , derogation , derogations , derogative

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin 'derogare,' meaning 'to detract' or 'to take away from.'

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Trivia

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1. Derogation was first used in English in the late 15th century.

2. Derogation is a common theme in satire and comedy, as it allows writers to criticize societal norms and prejudices in a humorous way.

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Related Concepts

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1. Discrimination: Derogation is a form of discrimination, where individuals or groups are subjected to contempt, mockery, or disrespect based on their identity or characteristics.

2. Prejudice: Derogation is an expression of prejudice, which involves preconceived opinions or attitudes towards individuals or groups based on their membership in a certain social category.

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Culture

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In literature, derogation is often used to highlight prejudice and discrimination. For instance, Mark Twain's 'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' features numerous instances of racial derogation.

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2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'derogation' means 'to take away respect' or 'to detract from someone's dignity'.

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