ClimateSeptember 1, 2026

derogation

DER-uh-GAY-shun

Definition

An official exemption from or a relaxation of a rule or law, often granted for a temporary or specific purpose.

Etymology

The word originates from the Latin 'derogatio,' meaning 'the repealing of a part of a law.' It entered Middle English through Old French and the Latin 'derogare,' meaning 'to take away' or 'to disparage.'

In the news

In the article, the government granted a 'temporary drought derogation' to allow farmers to cut and graze land that would normally be restricted, helping them manage the effects of extreme weather.

Longnor dairy farmer calls for help to face climate change

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