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enable discrimination

[ɪˈneɪbl dɪˈskrɪmɪˌneɪʃən]
verb phrase
permitir discriminação
1. to make it possible for someone to treat people unfairly or unjustly based on characteristics such as race, gender, religion, or other protected attributes
The new policy could enable discrimination against minority groups.
A nova política poderia permitir discriminação contra grupos minoritários.
2. to provide the means, tools, or conditions that facilitate discriminatory behavior or practices
Outdated hiring practices enable discrimination in the workplace.
Práticas de contratação desatualizadas permitem discriminação no local de trabalho.
Synonyms
facilitate discriminationallow discriminationpromote discriminationauthorize discriminationperpetuate discrimination
Antonyms
prevent discriminationprohibit discriminationeliminate discriminationcombat discriminationoppose discrimination

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
permitir discriminação
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
viabilizar discriminação
Alternative formal usage
Portugal
permitir discriminação
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

turn a blind eye to discrimination
enable unfair treatment
give free rein to bias
pave the way for discrimination
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