Deprecation /(dĕp`rē̇*kā"shŭn)/

Dep·re·ca·tion

Deprecation

n.
  1. The act of deprecating; a praying against evil; prayer that an evil may be removed or prevented. [archaic]
    Humble deprecation.
  2. Entreaty for pardon; petitioning.
  3. An imprecation or curse. [Obs.]
  4. A strong expression of disapprobation; an expression of a low opinion.