antidiscrimination

American

[an-tahy-di-skrim-uhn-ay-shuhn, an-tee-] / ˌæn taɪ dɪˌskrɪm ənˈeɪ ʃən, ˌæn ti- /

adjective

intended to prevent or counteract discrimination based on race, religion, sex, etc.

noun

actions and programs that reduce discrimination based on race, religion, sex, etc., often through law and other policies.

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Late last month, the federal General Services Administration proposed a new certification for organizations receiving federal grants—promising their practices don’t violate federal antidiscrimination laws.

From The Wall Street Journal

The further documentation the court ordered Carnegie Mellon to present includes some specifically relating to administrators charged with enforcing the school’s antidiscrimination policy.

From The Wall Street Journal

Shipman presided over a $200 million deal with the federal government to settle allegations that the school violated antidiscrimination law.

From The Wall Street Journal

Dykstra said she had never seen the government use its false-claims authority to pursue concerns about compliance with the federal antidiscrimination laws.

From The Wall Street Journal

Whitford told ProPublica in an email that the district has an excellent reputation and prides itself on having strong antidiscrimination policies.

From Salon

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