Definitions | discrimination |
| noun From the Latin "discriminare" meaning to "distinguish between"
- Neutral discernment.
- The act of discriminating, distinguishing, or noting/perceiving differences which exist.
- The state of being discriminated against, distinguished from, or set apart.
- Treatment or consideration based on class or category rather than individual merit; partiality or prejudice: racial discrimination; discrimination against foreigners.
- The arbitrary imposition of unequal tariffs for substantially the same service.
- The quality of being discriminating; acute discernment; as to show great discrimination in the choice of means.
- That which discriminates; mark of distinction.
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