Discriminatory Act
/dɪˌskrɪmɪˈneɪtəri ækt/
Definitions
- (n.) An action taken that treats a person or group unfairly or unequally based on protected characteristics such as race, gender, or age.
The court found the employer's refusal to hire based on gender to be a discriminatory act.
Forms
- discriminatory acts
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Commentary
A discriminatory act specifically denotes the conduct constituting discrimination and is often the subject of legal claims in civil rights and employment law contexts.
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