Discriminated
/dɪˈskrɪmɪneɪtɪd/
Definitions
- (v. (past tense)) Past tense of discriminate, meaning to treat differently, often unfairly, based on certain characteristics.
She was discriminated against in employment due to her age.
Forms
- discriminate
- discriminates
- discriminating
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Commentary
Typically used as the past tense or past participle of 'discriminate'; the legal significance arises chiefly in discrimination law contexts.
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