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Exception vs Derogation - What's the difference?

exception | derogation |

In lang=en terms the difference between exception and derogation

is that exception is an objection, on legal grounds; also, as in conveyancing, a clause by which the grantor excepts or reserves something before the right is transferred while derogation is the act of derogating; the temporary or partial nullification of a law.

As nouns the difference between exception and derogation

is that exception is the act of excepting or excluding; exclusion; restriction by taking out something which would otherwise be included, as in a class, statement, rule while derogation is an act which belittles; disparagement.

exception

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act of excepting or excluding; exclusion; restriction by taking out something which would otherwise be included, as in a class, statement, rule.
  • That which is excepted or taken out from others; a person, thing, or case, specified as distinct, or not included; as, almost every general rule has its exceptions.
  • (legal) An objection, on legal grounds; also, as in conveyancing, a clause by which the grantor excepts or reserves something before the right is transferred.
  • (senseid)An objection; cavil; dissent; disapprobation; offense; cause of offense; — usually followed by to or against.
  • (computing) An interruption in normal processing, especially as caused by an error condition.

    • Derived terms

    * checked exception * exception that proves the rule * take exception * there is an exception to every rule * without exception

    Related terms

    * except * exceptional

    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