Flashcard sets with a 'derogate' term meaning '1 [ trans. ] disparage (someone or something) : it is typical of pirandello to ~ the powers of reason.; 2 [ intrans. ] ( ~ from) detract from : this does not ~ from his duty to act honestly and faithfully.; 3 [ intrans. ] ( ~ from) deviate from (a set of rules or agreed form of behavior) : one country has ~ed from the rome convention. [from latin derogat- 'abrogated,' from the verb derogare, from de- 'aside, away' + rogare 'ask.']'

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