derogate

Example Sentences

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Such ubiquitous monitoring derogates the constitutionally protected right of parents to supervise their children.

From Washington Post

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

From Los Angeles Times

They note that Switzerland and European Economic Area countries are able to derogate from those strict inspection rules.

From BBC

This is why the opposition instead cites Article 333, a provision that exhorts citizens to help re-establish constitutional order in the event that it is derogated by an act of force.

From Salon

They also argued that elevating dividend payouts would derogate from needed research and development, which was required to retain the company’s edge over global competitors.

From Salon