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Dérogeance (derogation (of nobility)) was grievance for persons who did acts deemed unworthy of the noble status. A consequence of dérogeance was loss of the privileges of nobility (but not revocation of nobility itself). In particular the person was no longer free of taxation.Dérogeance included engagement in certain professions and occupations considered to be lowly. In particular it prevented the nobility from engaging in commerce and retail trade.

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