indiscrimination

American  

[in-di-skrim-uh-ney-shuhn] / ˌɪn dɪˌskrɪm əˈneɪ ʃən /

noun

1. an act or instance of not discriminating.

2. the quality or condition of being indiscriminate or of not discriminating; lack of discrimination.

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Other Word Forms

• indiscriminative adjective

Etymology

Origin of indiscrimination

First recorded in 1640–50; in- ³ + discrimination

Example Sentences

Eager to follow this theory throughout the Maier bloodline, Marks sometimes displays the indiscrimination of that relative who has gone giddy on ancestry websites, tracing lineage until it blurs beyond recognition.

From New York Times

People are taking it upon themselves to carry out the indiscrimination that’s in this order.

From The Guardian

The court said that, while the difference in treatment for U.K. and EU nationals does amount to “indirect indiscrimination,” it is “justified by a legitimate objective such as the need to protect” public finances.

From The Wall Street Journal

It's interesting to see the "indiscrimination" many commentaries show, that this case is somehow talked about as similar to other police brutality/killing cases.

From New York Times

Indeed, in few instances has senseless indiscrimination done more mischief; for means inapt and injurious have been had recourse to, where skilful and timely interference would have had the happiest effects.

From Project Gutenberg