DEROGATE in a Sentence

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 Meanings and Examples of DEROGATE
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derogate
 v.  annul in part; repeal partly; restrict; limit the action of
Classic Sentence:
1  He said it was no derogation from a man's dignity to confess that I was a devilish good fellow.
David Copperfield By Charles Dickens
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER 24. MY FIRST DISSIPATION
2  Besides, unless His Majesty the Emperor derogates from the principle of our alliance.
War and Peace 1 By Leo Tolstoy
Context  Highlight   In BOOK 2: CHAPTER XI
Example Sentence:
1  This error will derogate from your reputation.
2  Such a conduct derogates from his merit.