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Generalia Specialibus non derogant

Generalia Specialibus non derogant [Lat.], General things do not derogate from special, Patna Improvement Trust v. Lakshmi Devi, AIR 1963 SC 1077

use

it or no transfer of consideration shift·ing use : a use that is transferred or takes effect in derogation of some estate upon the happening of a future event spring·ing use : a use that arises upon

Secondary use

Secondary use, a use limited to take effect in derogation of a preceding estate; otherwise called a shifting use, as a conveyance to the use of A. and

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Scandalum magnatum

Scandalum magnatum, words spoken in derogation of a peer or judge, or other great officer, both actionable and punishable under 2 Ric. 2, st.

derogatory

Tending to derogate or lessen in value expressing a low opinion expressing derogation detracting injurious with from to or unto

Abrogation

the act of annulling; the repeal of a law. It stands opposed to rogation: it is distinguished from derogation, which implies the taking away only some part of a law; from subrogation, which denotes the adding a

Law

the territory of India the force of law. [Constitution of India, Art. 13(3)(a)] Laws inconsistent with or in derogation of the fundamental rights are void. It does not apply to Amendment to Constitution under Art. 368. [Constitution

Privilege in law

is defined as immunity or an exemption from some duty-burden, attendance or liability conferred by special grant in derogation of common right, Raja Ram Pal v. Hon'ble Speaker, Lok Sabha, (2007) 3 SCC 184.

Shifting use

Shifting use, a secondary or executory use, which, when executed, operates in derogation of a preceding estate: as land conveyed to the use of A. and his heirs, with proviso that

Detractor

One who detracts a derogator a defamer

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