nondiscrimination

noun

non·​dis·​crim·​i·​na·​tion ˌnän-dis-ˌkri-mə-ˈnā-shən How to pronounce nondiscrimination (audio)
: the absence or avoidance of discrimination
… officially affirming a federal government policy of nondiscrimination in employment.Benjamin Quarles

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These laws exclude trans and nonbinary people from state nondiscrimination protections. Orion Rummler, Them., 28 May 2025 The university revealed in a statement that Sanders had received training on nondiscrimination policies and establishment clause requirements after his hiring. Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2025 Cincinnati Pride development director Jake Hitch said the Ohio group has rejected sponsorships from previous partners this year based on their nondiscrimination policies, involvement in the LGBTQ+ community and support for employees. Russell Leung, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2025 As a response to the rise of anti-LGBTQ+ bills signed into law over the past year, the group has joined 11 other civil rights groups to reintroduce and pass the Equality Act, legislation that would ensure comprehensive nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ+ people everywhere. Becky Upham, EverydayHealth.com, 6 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for nondiscrimination

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First Known Use

1793, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nondiscrimination was in 1793

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“Nondiscrimination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nondiscrimination. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.

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