Sexual Orientation
/ˈsɛkʃuəl ˌɔːriənˈteɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A person's pattern of emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction to others, recognized in law for anti-discrimination and human rights protections.
The law prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation in employment.
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Commentary
The term is central in anti-discrimination contexts; legal definitions often emphasize protected statuses regardless of biological sex or gender identity.
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