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allow discrimination

[əˈlaʊ ˌdɪskrɪmɪˈneɪʃən]
verb phrase
permitir discriminação
1. to enable, permit, or provide opportunity for discriminatory treatment or practices based on protected characteristics such as race, gender, religion, or other factors
The new policy will allow discrimination against minorities in hiring practices.
A nova política permitirá discriminação contra minorias nas práticas de contratação.
2. to fail to prevent or prohibit discriminatory behavior or actions
We cannot allow discrimination in our workplace.
Não podemos permitir discriminação em nosso local de trabalho.
Synonyms
permit discriminationenable discriminationtolerate discriminationfacilitate discrimination
Antonyms
prevent discriminationprohibit discriminationban discriminationforbid discriminationeliminate discrimination

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
permitir discriminação
standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
permitir discriminação
formal legal and institutional contexts
Portugal
permitir discriminação
standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

turn a blind eye to discrimination
look the other way on discrimination
give the green light to discrimination
abrir espaço para discriminação
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