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Synonyms for non-discrimination


Grammar : Noun
Spell : dih-skrim-uh-ney-shuhn
Phonetic Transcription : dɪˌskrɪm əˈneɪ ʃən

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Définition of non-discrimination

Origin :
  • 1640s, "the making of distinctions," from Late Latin discriminationem (nominative discriminatio), noun of action from past participle stem of discriminare (see discriminate). Especially in a prejudicial way, based on race, 1866, American English. Meaning "discernment" is from 1814.
  • It especially annoys me when racists are accused of 'discrimination.' The ability to discriminate is a precious facility; by judging all members of one 'race' to be the same, the racist precisely shows himself incapable of discrimination. [Christopher Hitchens]
  • As in affirmative action : noun anti-discrimination program
Example sentences :
  • Let us now see what we would effect by the enforcement of this principle of non-discrimination.
  • Extract from : « Monopolies and the People » by Charles Whiting Baker
  • The simplest and best of the legal provisions which we may enforce to this end is the one already stated of non-discrimination.
  • Extract from : « Monopolies and the People » by Charles Whiting Baker

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