Derogation (noun)

1. An act of detracting from the authority, dignity, or reputation of someone or something.
2. A lessening in value, quality, or status.

Origin:

From the latin word "derogare" meaning "to detract, to take away", formed from "de-" (away) and "rogare" (ask, request).

Examples:

1. He viewed the criticism as a derogation of his reputation.
2. The new law is seen as a derogation of human rights.
3. His behavior was a derogation of the company's reputation.
4. The attorney general"s decision was seen as a derogation of the court"s authority.
5. The new management"s cost-cutting measures were seen as a derogation of the company"s quality standards.