Plural of derogation; instances of detracting from or reducing the value, importance, or reputation of something.
From Latin 'derogatio,' the noun form of 'derogare.' The suffix '-tion' creates a noun denoting the action or result. The plural '-s' follows standard English pluralization.
In international law, 'derogations' become the official word—countries can file 'derogations' from human rights agreements during emergencies. This word transforms the act of diminishing into a bureaucratic, almost legalized concept.
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