n. [ L. ] A detractor. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In a derogatory manner; disparagingly. Aubrey. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Quality of being derogatory. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Tending to derogate, or lessen in value; expressing a low opinion; expressing derogation; detracting; injurious; -- with
Acts of Parliament derogatory from the power of subsequent Parliaments bind not. Blackstone. [ 1913 Webster ]
His language was severely censured by some of his brother peers as derogatory to their other. Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ]
Derogatory clause in a testament (Law),