Jim Crow

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Noun
  • The suit was dismissed earlier this month on the grounds of a two-year statute of limitations under state discrimination law.
    David Matthews, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2025
  • The high court is likely to rule discrimination suits related to education don't face a higher bar.
    Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The practice, known as Easter Monday, started as a pseudo-holiday for Black domestic workers who were barred from attending the traditional White House Easter Egg Roll due to segregation and many of whom typically had to work during the holiday weekend.
    Melissa Noel, Essence, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Employ network segregation tactics to prevent privilege escalation and lateral movement by the Ghost ransomware attackers.
    Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
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“Jim Crow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Jim%20Crow. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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