derogate from
phrasal verb
derogated from; derogating from; derogates from
formal
: to lessen the importance or value of (something or someone)
These criticisms are not meant to derogate from the excellent work they have done.
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According to case law interpreting article 107 of the Treaty for the Functioning of the European Union, member state tax measures that derogate from the reference tax system by favoring one or more businesses over others are prima facie selective.
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Ryan Finley, Forbes, 17 July 2023
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Ryan Finley, Forbes, 17 July 2023
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“Derogate from.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/derogate%20from. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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