French word

dérogation

Pronunciation

IPA/deʁogasjɔ̃/

Meaning

  • feminine nounexemption

Example

On m'a accordé une dérogation.

I was granted an exemption.

Illustration for dérogation (exemption)

More examples

Une dérogation est une exception à la règle.

A derogation is an exception to the rule.

Core concept

One marked lane branching from a general rule for a named situation under official approval.

Similar words

exception: Special treatment for a person or case that does not follow the usual rule.
autorisation: An official decision allowing a particular act.
permission: Approval for someone to do something.

Definition in French

Mesure qui exempte temporairement une personne ou une situation d'une règle générale, accordée par une autorité.

Word origin

The word dérogation developed from Latin derogatio, whose source verb derogare referred to limiting or repealing part of a law.

Usage tips

  • The usual construction is une dérogation à une règle, with à introducing the rule from which the exception is made.

Other meanings

  • exceptionnoun

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