Accommodations
/əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃənz/
Definitions
- (n. pl.) Modifications or adjustments made to ensure equal access or opportunities, commonly for individuals with disabilities under laws such as the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The employer provided reasonable accommodations to the employee with a disability.
- (n. pl.) Lodging or housing provided by an institution or event, such as accommodations for witnesses or jurors.
The court arranged accommodations for the out-of-town witnesses during the trial.
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In legal contexts, accommodations often refers to adjustments in employment, education, or public settings to prevent discrimination against disabled individuals; it can also relate to lodging or provision of space in legal proceedings.
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