derogate

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One option to deal with the shortfall would be to allow Kilroot to temporarily derogate from its environmental permits though the legality and cost of that is unclear.

From BBC • Oct. 6, 2022

Producers and Lee’s estate signed a contract agreeing that “the play shall not derogate or depart in any manner from the spirit of the novel nor alter its characters,” according to The New York Times.

From Slate • Mar. 15, 2018

The contract the parties signed states that “the Play shall not derogate or depart in any manner from the spirit of the Novel nor alter its characters.”

From New York Times • Mar. 14, 2018

When we make observations of this kind we do not derogate from the charm or dignity of women.

From Visions and Revisions A Book of Literary Devotions by Powys, John Cowper

For a week had the Martins condescended to derogate from their proud station and "play popular" to the electors of Oughterard.

From The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. I (of II) by Lever, Charles James