derogation vs recidivist

derogation and recidivist both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
derogation	Yes	No	No	No
recidivist	Yes	No	No	No

derogation (noun)	recidivist (noun)
(law) the partial taking away of the effectiveness of a law; a partial repeal or abolition of a law	someone who lapses into previous undesirable patterns of behavior
a communication that belittles somebody or something	someone who is repeatedly arrested for criminal behavior (especially for the same criminal behavior)