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Derogation vs Calumny - What's the difference?

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Derogation is a related term of calumny.


As nouns the difference between derogation and calumny

is that derogation is dispensation while calumny is a falsification or misrepresentation intended to disparage or discredit another.

derogation

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • An act which belittles; disparagement.
  • (legal) The act of derogating; the temporary or partial nullification of a law.

    • See also

    *abrogation

    calumny

    English

    Noun

    (calumnies)
  • A falsification or misrepresentation intended to disparage or discredit another.
    • Accusations of abuse were pure extortive calumny in a malicious bid to make money .
  • False charges brought about to tarnish another's reputation or standing.

    • Derived terms

    * calumniate

    Synonyms

    * defamation * obloquy * vilification * See also