a. [ L. desolatorius. ] Causing desolation. [ R. ] Bp. Hall. [ 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),
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),