derogation vs lay waste to

derogation is a noun but lay waste to is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
derogation	Yes	No	No	No
lay waste to	No	No	Yes	No

derogation (noun)	lay waste to (noun)
(law) the partial taking away of the effectiveness of a law; a partial repeal or abolition of a law
a communication that belittles somebody or something

derogation (verb)	lay waste to (verb)
	cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly