To repeal, annul or destroy the force and effect of some part of a law or established rule; to lessen the extent of a law; distinguished from abrogate. By several contrary customs, many of the civil and canon laws are controlled and derogated.

To lessen the worth of a person or thing; to disparage.

To take away; to detract; to lessen by taking away a part; as, say nothing to derogate from the merit or reputation of a brave man.

To act beneath ones rank, place or birth.