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discriminacy

 

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Discriminacy


Description:

Discriminacy is a noun that refers to the act or practice of discrimination based on factors such as race, gender, age, or religion.

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Unfair treatment or prejudice against individuals or groups based on certain characteristics.

Example Sentence: The company's policy of refusing to promote women demonstrated blatant discriminacy.

Sense 2:

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The quality or characteristic of being discriminatory.

Example Sentence: The judge ruled that the policy had a discrimatory effect and violated the principle of discriminacy.

Sense 3:

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Relating to or marked by discrimination.

Example Sentence: The discriminacy laws have been implemented to safeguard the rights of marginalized communities.


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