Derogation
Part of speech: noun
Definition: An act which belittles; disparagement. The act of derogating; the temporary or partial nullification of a law.
Depreciation
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The act of lessening, or seeking to lessen, price, value, or reputation.The falling of value; reduction of worth.the state of being depreciated.
Example sentence: But, at the same time, I think that there is room for economic stimulus in terms of accelerated depreciation to encourage businesses to invest and to grow and ultimately to hire more people again.