DEPRECATIONS
Noun
deprecations
plural of deprecation
Source: Wiktionary
DEPRECATION
Dep`re*ca"tion, n. Etym: [L. deprecatio; cf. F. déprécation.]
1. The act of deprecating; a praying against evil; prayer that an evil may be removed or prevented; strong expression of disapprobation. Humble deprecation. Milton.
2. Entreaty for pardon; petitioning.
3. An imprecation or curse. [Obs.] Gilpin.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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