Disability Discrimination
/dɪsəˈbɪləti dɪˌskrɪmɪˈneɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) Unfair treatment or denial of rights to individuals based on physical or mental impairments covered under law.
The company faced a lawsuit for disability discrimination when it failed to provide reasonable accommodations.
Forms
- disability discrimination
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Commentary
This term commonly appears in employment and disability rights law, emphasizing prohibited adverse treatment due to disability.
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