DEROGATE in a Sentence

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Example sentences for DEROGATE, such as:

1. Such a conduct derogates from his merit.
2. This error will derogate from your reputation.
3. Besides, unless His Majesty the Emperor derogates from the principle of our alliance.
4. He said it was no derogation from a man's dignity to confess that I was a devilish good fellow.

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 Meanings and Examples of DEROGATE
Definition Example Sentence Classic Sentence
derogate
 v.  annul in part; repeal partly; restrict; limit the action of
Classic Sentence:
1  He said it was no derogation from a man's dignity to confess that I was a devilish good fellow.
David Copperfield By Charles Dickens
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER 24. MY FIRST DISSIPATION
2  Besides, unless His Majesty the Emperor derogates from the principle of our alliance.
War and Peace 1 By Leo Tolstoy
Context  Highlight   In BOOK 2: CHAPTER XI
Example Sentence:
1  This error will derogate from your reputation.
2  Such a conduct derogates from his merit.