freedom from discrimination

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Definition

Noun: A state or condition of being exempt or protected from unfair or prejudicial treatment based on specific personal characteristics. This concept refers to a guaranteed right to equal treatment, irrespective of factors such as race, sex, nationality, religion, or age.

Usage

This noun phrase is typically used in formal, legal, and societal contexts to describe a fundamental civil right or a principle of equitable treatment under the law. - It functions as the subject or object of a sentence. - It is often discussed in relation to laws, policies, and human rights.

Examples
  • The new charter explicitly guarantees freedom from discrimination for all citizens.
  • Advocates fought tirelessly for freedom from discrimination in the workplace.
  • A core principle of a just society is freedom from discrimination based on religion.
Advanced Usage
  • "to ensure freedom from discrimination": To take active measures to protect this right.
    • The committee's role is to ensure freedom from discrimination in housing policies.
  • "a violation of one's freedom from discrimination": An act that breaches this right.
    • The court ruled that the dismissal was a violation of her freedom from discrimination.
Variants and Related Words
  • Non-discrimination (n): The practice or policy of not discriminating; often used as a modifier (e.g., non-discrimination clause).
  • Equal protection (n): A similar legal principle, often specifically tied to the equal protection of the laws.
Synonyms
  • Immunity from discrimination: Often used interchangeably, emphasizing legal protection.
  • Right to equal treatment: A phrase focusing on the entitlement aspect.
Related Phrases
  • Freedom from persecution: Similar but often implies a more severe, systematic threat, typically regarding religion or politics.
  • Freedom from bias: A broader, sometimes less legalistic term for absence of prejudice.
Noun
  1. immunity from discrimination on the basis of race or sex or nationality or religion or age; guaranteed by federal laws of the United States