antidiscrimination

American  

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

adjective

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

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noun

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

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antidiscrimination

“The report’s findings do not accurately reflect the school’s rigorous, individualized, and merit-based admissions process and our firm commitment to complying with applicable federal and state antidiscrimination laws.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026

The department is also asking for the court to force reforms to UCLA’s antidiscrimination procedures.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 26, 2026

Reaffirming the act’s antidiscrimination mission while clarifying that courts can’t mandate proportional outcomes needn’t be viewed as a partisan ask.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 6, 2026

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 ● Feb. 20, 2026

As recently as last year, it remained one of the federal government’s largest enforcers of antidiscrimination laws, with nearly 600 civil rights workers.

From Salon ● Dec. 20, 2025