nondiscrimination

noun

non·​dis·​crim·​i·​na·​tion ˌnän-dis-ˌkri-mə-ˈnā-shən How to pronounce nondiscrimination (audio)
: the absence or avoidance of discrimination
… officially affirming a federal government policy of nondiscrimination in employment.Benjamin Quarles

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This session, lawmakers are also advancing a measure to undo Idaho cities’ nondiscrimination ordinances. Idaho Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026 Also, the nondiscrimination policy does not target religious practices, the court said. Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 2 Feb. 2026 Aside from nondiscrimination, the tax still raises treaty violation questions related to assignment of taxing rights, residency rules, and relief measures like credits and exemptions. Carrie Brandon Elliot, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026 The attorney general did not instruct the school district to get rid of entrance exams but did require the district to evaluate the tests to ensure nondiscrimination and appropriate accommodations for students with disabilities. Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 12 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nondiscrimination

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First Known Use

1793, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nondiscrimination was in 1793

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“Nondiscrimination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nondiscrimination. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.

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