Discriminatorily
/dɪˌskrɪmɪˈneɪʃəˌnɛrɪli/
Definitions
- (adv.) In a manner that involves discrimination, especially unjust or prejudicial treatment in legal contexts.
The company was accused of discriminatorily denying employment based on gender.
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Commentary
Used primarily to describe conduct or policies that treat parties unequally in legally relevant ways; often appears in contexts assessing fairness or equal protection.
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