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Deprecation

Deprecation Meaning & Definition
Deprecation Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Deprecation?

[n] the act of expressing disapproval (especially of yourself)
[n] a prayer to avert or remove some evil or disaster

Synonyms | Synonyms for Deprecation: denigration

Related Terms | Find terms related to Deprecation:

See Also | disparagement | dispraise | orison | petition | prayer

Deprecation In Webster's Dictionary

\Dep`re*ca"tion\ (d[e^]p`r[-e]*k[=a]"sh[u^]n), n. [L. deprecatio; cf. F. d['e]pr['e]cation.] 1. The act of deprecating; a praying against evil; prayer that an evil may be removed or prevented; strong expression of disapprobation. Humble deprecation. --Milton. 2. Entreaty for pardon; petitioning. 3. An imprecation or curse. [Obs.] --Gilpin.

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