Inferiority
/ɪnˌfɪəriˈɒrɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) The state or condition of being lower in status, rank, or quality, relevant in legal contexts such as contract law or discrimination cases.
The plaintiff argued that the policy created a sense of inferiority among the minority group.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'inferiority' often underpins arguments about unequal treatment or diminished status, particularly in civil rights or employment law contexts.
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