1. past tense of derogate; to detract from or diminish the reputation or standing of something
Usage: formal
2. past tense of derogate; to take away a part of something, especially rights or authority
Usage: legal; formal

Examples

• The scandal derogated from his previously spotless reputation.
• Critics argued that the new policy derogated the rights of citizens.
• Her achievements were unfairly derogated by jealous colleagues.
• The amendment derogated certain powers from the original treaty.
• The company’s poor service derogated from its brand value.
• The court ruled that the law derogated constitutional protections.