Disparagement
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary · Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
[L. Lat. disparagatio, q. v.] An unequal alliance, or unsuitable connection in marriage. An injury done to a ward by marrying him or her to a person of inferior degree, or against decency.
2 Bl. Com. 70. Co. Litt. 80.
A shame, disgrace or villany done by the guardian in chivalry to his ward within age, in point of his marriage. Termes de la ley.