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What does derogate mean?

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