Derogated: meaning, definitions and examples
⚖️
derogated
[ ˈderəˌɡeɪtɪd ]
legal context
Derogated refers to the act of taking away or detracting from the authority or effectiveness of something, often used in legal contexts. When a law or regulation is derogated, it means that it has lost its power or relevance, usually due to a newer law or a change in circumstances. It implies a reduction in status or power, often signaling that previous conditions or rules no longer apply. This term is typically used in discussions about statutory interpretations where earlier laws may be rendered ineffective.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The new legislation derogated the previous regulations.
- The court ruled that the older statute was derogated by the current law.
- Failure to comply with updated standards derogated the earlier mandates.
Translations
Translations of the word "derogated" in other languages:
🇵🇹 derrogado
🇮🇳 अवहेलित
🇩🇪 herabgesetzt
🇮🇩 dihina
🇺🇦 пригнічений
🇵🇱 zlekceważony
🇯🇵 軽視された
🇫🇷 dérogué
🇪🇸 despreciado
🇹🇷 küçümsenmiş
🇰🇷 경시된
🇸🇦 مُحتَقَر
🇨🇿 podceňovaný
🇸🇰 podceňovaný
🇨🇳 被贬低的
🇸🇮 zmanjšan
🇮🇸 lítill slegið
🇰🇿 төмендетілген
🇬🇪 დაქვეითებული
🇦🇿 kiçildilmiş
🇲🇽 menospreciado
Etymology
The term 'derogate' originates from the Latin word 'derogare', which is composed of 'de-' meaning 'from' and 'rogare' meaning 'to ask' or 'to propose legislation.' In its earliest uses, it referred to the formal process of reversing or diminishing the authority of a law or regulation within a legal framework. Over time, the meaning expanded beyond legal contexts to encompass any degradation or lessening of status or value. The use of 'derogate' has been prominent in legal texts and discussions since at least the 17th century, where it conveyed the sense of one authority undermining another. As language evolved, 'derogate' has maintained its specific implications especially in legal and formal discourse, signifying a deliberate act of diminishing or nullifying authority or efficacy.