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 association has kept its eyes on certain bills, like the unsuccessful 2026 legislation that would preempt city nondiscrimination ordinances. —Idaho Statesman, 23 Apr. 2026

The state said that religious schools are welcome to participate but are required to follow nondiscrimination laws. —Lindsay Whitehurst, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026

In its appeal to the Supreme Court, the Archdiocese of Denver and its parishes argued that Colorado unfairly excludes Catholic preschools from its universal preschool program while providing secular exemptions to its nondiscrimination rule. —Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026

These frameworks articulate fairness, transparency, accountability, privacy and nondiscrimination principles, as well as establish a governance structure responsible for overseeing AI initiatives within the organization. —NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1793, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for nondiscrimination

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