discriminatory

adjective

dis·crim·i·na·to·ry | \dis-ˈkri-mə-nə-ˌtȯr-ē,

-ˈkrim-nə-\

Definition of discriminatory

1 : discriminative sense 1

2 : applying or favoring discrimination in treatment

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Examples of discriminatory in a Sentence

The law prohibits discriminatory hiring practices. a company that was fined for its discriminatory practices in the hiring of women

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The reality is that the fashion world is still overwhelmingly white, and people of color are subjected to discriminatory and racist practices every day. — Emma Sarran Webster, Teen Vogue, "Model Devon Windsor Apologizes for "Incredibly Insensitive" Comments about Diversity," 12 Sep. 2018 Actions like this termination are clearly discriminatory and discourages citizens from involvement in their communities. — Molly Beck, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Wisconsin treasurer candidate says he was fired from banking job after mounting campaign," 9 July 2018 Such movements and parties stake their existential politics on discriminatory and exclusionary practices (despite the claim of inclusionary intentions of wanting to assimilate the immigrants) which are then further reignited along election cycles. — Amro Ali, Time, "Denmark’s “Ghetto” Policies Are an Ominous Sign That Liberal Europe Is Starting to Unravel at the Seams," 3 July 2018 In a statement published on the Facebook page of Istanbul LGBTI+ Pride Week, the organizers said the decision to ban the march was discriminatory and illegitimate. — Washington Post, "World Digest: June 29, 2018," 29 June 2018 Delta Air Lines’ recently announced policy to ban pit bulls as service or support animals has prompted challenges from some who say the policy is discriminatory and may not be legal. — Kelly Yamanouchi, ajc, "Delta’s ban on pit bull service and support animals faces challenges," 22 June 2018 The new policy allows school names and mascots to be changed if deemed discriminatory and explicitly prevents names that have religious affiliations. — Maxine Bernstein, OregonLive.com, "Citizen panel wants different standard of review on police misconduct cases," 9 May 2018 According to a group of three former and current Brandeis players who spoke to Deadspin, athletic director Lynne Dempsey and other officials ignored Meehan's discriminatory and at times abusive behavior for years. — Khadrice Rollins, SI.com, "Brandeis Coach Fired After Allegations of 'Racially Biased Harassment'," 6 Apr. 2018 Many women of color were excluded due to discriminatory laws, like Jim Crow, and still face voting barriers to this day. — Kate Kelly, Teen Vogue, "Why the United States Constitution Needs An Equal Rights Amendment," 29 Oct. 2018

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