Look up: derogation

1. Derogation
   Derogation is the partial revocation of a law, as opposed to abrogation or the total abolition of a law. The term is used in both civil law and common law. It is sometimes used, loosely, to mean abrogation, as in the legal maxim: Lex posterior derogat priori, i.e. a subsequent law imports{clarifyme...
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2. Derogation
   As used in the trade literature, this seems to mean a departure from the established rules, as when a country's policies are said to constitute a derogation from the GATT.
   Found on http://www-personal.umich.edu/~alandear/
   
   
3. derogation
   [n] - (law) the partial taking away of the effectiveness of a law
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4. derogation
   notice that a signatory to a treaty is unable to comply with a particular provision of the treaty Category: Law
   Found on http://www.mijnwoordenboek.nl/definition
   
   
5. Derogation
   Der`o·ga'tion noun [ Latin derogatio : confer French dérogation .] 1. The act of derogating, partly repealing, or lessening in value; disparagement; detraction; depreciation; -- followed by of , from , or to...
   Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/D/44
   
   
6. derogation
   noun (law) the partial taking away of the effectiveness of a law; a partial repeal or abolition of a law; `any derogation of the common law is to be strictly construed`
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7. Derogation
   • (n.) An alteration of, or subtraction from, a contract for a sale of stocks. • (n.) The act of derogating, partly repealing, or lessening in value; disparagement; detraction; depreciation; -- followed by of, from, or to.
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8. Derogation
   The partial abrogation of a law. To derogate from a law is to enact something which is contrary to it, while to abrogate a law is to abolish it entirely.
   Found on http://www.lectlaw.com/def/d144.htm
   
   
9. Derogation
   A special 'licence' to remain outside the strict application of a Directive or Regulation provided that certain criteria have been met (i.e. the matter is covered by a current collective agreement).
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