lay waste to vs derogation

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

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

lay waste to (noun)	derogation (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

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