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Equal opportunity — is a term which has differing definitions and there is no consensus as to the precise meaning. [Rabe, Johan. 2001. Equality, Affirmative Action, and Justice. Books on Demand. p. 83] Some use it as a descriptive term for an approach intended to… … Wikipedia
equal opportunity — equal op·por·tu·ni·ty n often attrib: freedom from discrimination (as in employment) on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, or sometimes sexual orientation see also equal employment opportunity commission in … Law dictionary
equal opportunity — equal oppor tunity noun count or uncount a situation in which people have the same opportunities in life as other people, without being treated in an unfair way because of their race, sex, religion, or age: The company will continue to provide… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
equal-opportunity — [ē′kwəl äp΄ər to͞o′nə tē, ē′kwəl äp΄ərtyo͞o′nə tē] adj. 1. treating all employees and applicants for employment equally, without discriminating in terms of race, sex, religion, etc. 2. random or impartial in action or effect; not selective: often … Universalium
equal-opportunity — [ē′kwəl äp΄ər to͞o′nə tē, ē′kwəl äp΄ərtyo͞o′nə tē] adj. 1. treating all employees and applicants for employment equally, without discriminating in terms of race, sex, religion, etc. 2. random or impartial in action or effect; not selective: often … English World dictionary
equal opportunity — equal opportunity, adj. policies and practices in employment and other areas that do not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, mental or physical handicap, or national origin. * * * … Universalium
equal opportunity — UK / US noun [countable/uncountable] Word forms equal opportunity : singular equal opportunity plural equal opportunities a situation in which people have the same opportunities in life as other people, without being treated in an unfair way… … English dictionary
equal opportunity — /ikwəl ɒpəˈtjunəti/ (say eekwuhl opuh tyoohnuhtee) noun 1. the situation or principle of providing the same opportunities, as in employment, education, etc., to everyone without regard to gender, ethnic background, age, physical disability, etc.… …
equal opportunity — A right guaranteed under both federal and many state laws that outlaws any discrimination in employment, education or housing because of a person s race, color, sex (or sexual orientation), religion, national origin, age or disability. Anyone… … Business law dictionary
equal opportunity — noun Equal opportunity is used before these nouns: ↑employer, ↑opportunity … Collocations dictionary
