indiscrimination

noun

in·dis·crim·i·na·tion ˌin-di-ˌskri-mə-ˈnā-shən

: lack of discrimination

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1649, in the meaning defined above

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“Indiscrimination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indiscrimination. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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