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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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antidiscrimination

The university later agreed to pay more than $200 million to the federal government to settle allegations that it violated antidiscrimination laws.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which enforces workplace antidiscrimination laws, to investigate allegations that Amazon failed to provide reasonable accommodations, citing multiple lawsuits filed in the late 2010s.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026

It’s at the heart of antidiscrimination efforts and populist political uprisings.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026

Both schools have said they comply with state and federal antidiscrimination laws.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 26, 2026

According to a church website, Berger is the former director of STAND, which is Scientology’s antidiscrimination wing.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2026

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