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.
DEPRECATIVE
Dep"re*ca*tive, a. Etym: [L. deprecativus: cf. F. déprécatif.]
Defn: Serving to deprecate; deprecatory.
— Dep"re*ca*tive*ly, adv.
DEPRECATOR
Dep"re*ca`tor, n. Etym: [L.]
Defn: One who deprecates.
DEPRECATORY
Dep"re*ca*to*ry, a. Etym: [L. deprecatorius.]
Defn: Serving to deprecate; tending to remove or avert evil by
prayer; apologetic.
Humble and deprecatory letters. Bacon.