nondiscrimination

noun

non·​dis·​crim·​i·​na·​tion ˌnän-dis-ˌkri-mə-ˈnā-shən 

: the absence or avoidance of discrimination

… officially affirming a federal government policy of nondiscrimination in employment.

—Benjamin Quarles

Examples of nondiscrimination in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The city of Charlotte adopted its own nondiscrimination ordinance in 2021 that could apply in situations like the couple experienced, but The Secret Garden and Estate is within the town of Huntersville’s jurisdiction. — Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2026

Desai was inspired by Gandhi’s ideals of nondiscrimination and social harmony. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 July 2026

In 1988, Chicago passed one of the country's first LGBTQ+ nondiscrimination ordinances, a major shift in a city where many once lived in the shadows. — Darius Johnson, CBS News, 13 June 2026

For years, the index has measured such factors as the impact of state government policies and prevalent attitudes, from support for young people and families to health access and safety to nondiscrimination protections. — Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 1 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1793, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for nondiscrimination

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