single standard

[sing-guhl stan-derd]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of single standard¹

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.

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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.

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A single standard of human rights should apply.

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At the same time, to cry wolf — to misuse the term to try to intimidate people into silence while Israel’s atrocities continue in Gaza — is an abuse of the word antisemitism and a disservice to everyone who strives for a single standard of human rights — like the17 rabbis and rabbinical students who went to Capitol Hill last week urging a ceasefire and an end to the unconditional U.S. military aid to Israel.

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“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.

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