GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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    Deprecation (dĕpˌrḗ‑kāˈshŭn), n. [L. deprecatio; cf. F. déprécation.]
    1. The act of deprecating; a praying against evil; prayer that an evil may be removed or prevented. [archaic]

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    Humble deprecation. Milton.

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    2. Entreaty for pardon; petitioning.

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    3. An imprecation or curse. [Obs.] Gilpin.

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    4. A strong expression of disapprobation; an expression of a low opinion.

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