derogation (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 04
def (law) the partial taking away of the effectiveness of a law
def a partial repeal or abolition of a law
examples any derogation of the common law is to be strictly construed
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Hypernym abrogation, repeal, annulment
Domain of synset - TOPIC law, jurisprudence
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Hyponym abrogation, repeal, annulment
Member of this domain - TOPIC law, jurisprudence

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