derogation
US /ˌder.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌder.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
1.
贬低, 轻蔑, 损害
the action of derogating from something; disparagement.
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The new policy is a derogation of workers' rights.
新政策是对工人权利的贬低。
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His comments were a derogation of her achievements.
他的评论是对她成就的贬低。
2.
豁免, 减损
an exemption from or relaxation of a rule or law.
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The government granted a derogation from the strict environmental regulations.
政府批准了对严格环境法规的豁免。
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This clause allows for a derogation in specific circumstances.
该条款允许在特定情况下进行豁免。