Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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pettifogger | Yes | No | No | No |
derogation | Yes | No | No | No |
pettifogger (noun) | derogation (noun) |
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a person (especially a lawyer or politician) who uses unscrupulous or unethical methods | (law) the partial taking away of the effectiveness of a law; a partial repeal or abolition of a law |
a disputant who quibbles; someone who raises annoying petty objections | a communication that belittles somebody or something |