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Synonyms for nondiscrimination


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

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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
Example sentences :
  • 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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