Gender Identity
/ˈdʒɛndər aɪˈdɛntɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) The personal sense of one's own gender, which may or may not correspond with the sex assigned at birth, recognized in various laws protecting identity and expression rights.
The court ruled that the plaintiff's gender identity must be respected and protected under anti-discrimination laws.
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Commentary
Legal usage emphasizes recognition and protection of gender identity in discrimination and human rights contexts.
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