discrimination

CEFR: C1-C2 /dis-crim-i-na-tion/ [d.ih0.s.k.r.ih2.m.ah0.n.ey1.sh.ah0.n]

Definition: The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people or things, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex

Example Sentences:

His attorneys argued the different treatment represents discrimination against gays and lesbians and is unconstitutional