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discriminatory
adjective
Manifesting partiality
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dɪsˈkɹɪmɪnət(ə)ɹɪ
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adjective
Manifesting partiality
“A discriminatory tax”
adjective
Being biased or having a belief or attitude formed beforehand
“A prejudiced judge”
adjective
Capable of making fine distinctions
adjective
Containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice
“Discriminatory attitudes and practices”
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A discriminatory tax
Preferential tariff rates
Preferential treatment
A preferential shop gives priority or advantage to union members in hiring or promoting
A prejudiced judge
Discriminatory attitudes and practices
Invidious comparisons
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