abrogating

Example Sentences

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“That’s not a frivolous argument. But I’m not sure that’s true. I think if you want to restore the rule of law and equal justice, you don’t do it by further derogating from justice.”

From Washington Times • Jun. 19, 2023

I don’t want to seem like I’m derogating these other films.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2021

Humans respond to feelings of threat by derogating outgroups.

From Salon • Dec. 31, 2018

But I think in general terms this is a very derogating thing.

From Time • Jun. 23, 2013

His brief speech is admirable; it satisfied his self-respect, without derogating from his client.

From The Historical Nights' Entertainment Second Series by Sabatini, Rafael