(verb) to cause to seem inferior; disparage / (verb) to take away a part so as to impair; detract / (verb) to act beneath one's position or character / (LEGAL) an exemption from or relaxation of a rule or law
the favorability principle has been replaced with widespread “derogation,” meaning that firm-level agreements can, if negotiated, provide greater flexibility and less favorable terms and conditions of work than the Labor Code requires