Discriminatory
/dɪˈskrɪmɪnətɔːri/
Definitions
- (adj.) Showing or involving unfair or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on grounds such as race, age, or gender.
The company faced a lawsuit for its discriminatory hiring practices.
Forms
- discriminatorily
Related terms
Commentary
Commonly used in legal contexts addressing civil rights and equality; precision in scope (e.g., basis of discrimination) is key in legal drafting.
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