DEROGARE, derogare
Sounds Like: DEH-roh-GAH-reh
Translations: to derogate, to detract from, to lessen, to abolish, to repeal, to take away
From the root: DEROGARE
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This verb means to diminish, detract from, or repeal. It is often used in legal or formal contexts to describe the act of taking away or lessening the force of a law, right, or privilege. It can also refer to diminishing someone's reputation or authority.
Inflection: Infinitive
Instances
Josephus' Against Apion
From the same root
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