single standard

American  

[sing-guhl stan-derd] / ˈsɪŋ gəl ˈstæn dərd /

noun

1. a single set of principles or rules applying to everyone, as a single moral code applying to both men and women, especially in sexual behavior.

2. monometallism.

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Etymology

Origin of single standard

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85

Example Sentences

Her opinion reminds us that the genius of Title VII is its neutrality in the service of equity: a single standard applied to all, precisely so that courts don’t decide, in advance, who deserves access to the law’s protection.

From Slate

Footsie and Strategy's collaborative album, Theatre of Dreams, was released on Thursday along with their video for their new lead single, Standard, which was shot in Manchester and London.

From BBC

A single standard of human rights should apply.

From Salon

“We are pleased the Supreme Court has decided to consider our request to level the playing field for all U.S. employers by ensuring that a single standard is applied as federal district courts determine whether to grant injunctions pursued by the National Labor Relations Board,” the company said Friday in a statement.

From Seattle Times

The company said in a statement that it was "pleased" the court would consider its request to "level the playing field" for US employers by ensuring that a single standard was applied as courts weigh whether to grant injunctions.

From BBC