differential treatment
[ˌdɪfəˈrenʃəl ˈtriːtmənt]
nounpl: differential treatments
tratamento diferenciado
1. The act of treating a person or group differently from others, often unfairly or based on discriminatory criteria
The company was accused of differential treatment based on gender and ethnicity.
A empresa foi acusada de tratamento diferenciado baseado em gênero e etnia.
2. In business or economics, pricing or service variations offered to different customers or market segments
The airline's differential treatment of first-class and economy passengers is well-known.
O tratamento diferenciado da companhia aérea entre passageiros de primeira classe e econômica é bem conhecido.
3. In law and social contexts, unequal or discriminatory handling of individuals or groups
The court found evidence of differential treatment in the hiring process.
O tribunal encontrou evidência de tratamento diferenciado no processo de contratação.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to receive special treatment
to be treated with kid gloves
to get the short end of the stick
two-tiered system
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