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enforce discrimination

[en-FORS dis-KRIM-i-NAY-shun]
verb phrase
aplicar/fazer cumprir discriminação
1. To compel or ensure the implementation of discriminatory practices, policies, or laws that treat individuals or groups unequally based on protected characteristics such as race, gender, religion, or national origin
The regime sought to enforce discrimination against minority populations through legislation.
O regime procurou aplicar discriminação contra populações minoritárias através da legislação.
2. To actively implement and maintain unfair or prejudicial treatment in institutional or organizational settings
The company was accused of enforcing discrimination in hiring practices.
A empresa foi acusada de fazer cumprir discriminação nas práticas de contratação.
Synonyms
perpetuate discriminationmaintain discriminationimplement discriminationpractice discrimination
Antonyms
prevent discriminationcombat discriminationeliminate discriminationpromote equality

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aplicar discriminação / fazer cumprir discriminação
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese legal and social contexts
Portugal
impor discriminação / aplicar discriminação
European Portuguese often uses 'impor' for stricter enforcement contexts
Formal/Legal
fazer cumprir práticas discriminatórias
Used in official legal documents and formal discourse

Related Idioms & Phrases

turn a blind eye to discrimination
discriminate against
color line
institutional discrimination
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