Deprecate
/ˈdɛprəˌkeɪt/
Definitions
- (v.) To express disapproval of something, especially officially or formally.
The committee deprecated the use of outdated procedures.
- (v.) In software and legal contexts, to indicate that a practice or feature is obsolete and should be avoided or replaced.
The statute deprecated certain contract clauses that are no longer enforceable.
Forms
- deprecates
- deprecated
- deprecating
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Commentary
Often used in legal drafting to formally signal that a provision or practice is discouraged without immediate invalidation.
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