n. [ L. derogatio: cf. F. dérogation. ] 1. The act of derogating, partly repealing, or lessening in value; disparagement; detraction; depreciation; -- followed by of, from, or to. [ 1913 Webster ]

I hope it is no derogation to the Christian religion. Locke. [ 1913 Webster ]

He counted it no derogation of his manhood to be seen to weep. F. W. Robertson. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Stock Exch.) An alteration of, or subtraction from, a contract for a sale of stocks. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. erogatio. ] The act of giving out or bestowing. [ Obs. ] Sir T. Elyot. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. supererogatio a payment in addition. ] The act of supererogating; performance of more than duty or necessity requires. [ 1913 Webster ]

Works of supererogation (R. C. Ch.), those good deeds believed to have been performed by saints, or capable of being performed by men, over and above what is required for their own salvation. [ 1913 Webster ]