Synonyms for nondiscrimination
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : dih-skrim-uh-ney-shuhn |
| Phonetic Transcription : dɪˌskrɪm əˈneɪ ʃən |
Top 10 synonyms for nondiscrimination
Définition of nondiscrimination
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
- Further, the Navy's policy of nondiscrimination demanded that all types of assignments be opened to black marines.
- Extract from : « Integration of the Armed Forces, 1940-1965 » by Morris J. MacGregor, Jr.
- Brown had ample statistics at hand to demonstrate that at least in the Navy this nondiscrimination policy was progressive.
- Extract from : « Integration of the Armed Forces, 1940-1965 » by Morris J. MacGregor, Jr.
- McNamara, however, "readily agreed" with his housing experts that a letter on nondiscrimination in family housing was necessary.
- Extract from : « Integration of the Armed Forces, 1940-1965 » by Morris J. MacGregor, Jr.
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