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equality laws

[/ɪˈkwɒlɪti lɔːz/]
nounpl: equality laws
leis de igualdade
1. Legal statutes and regulations designed to protect individuals from discrimination based on protected characteristics such as race, gender, age, religion, disability, or sexual orientation
The country has strengthened its equality laws to protect marginalized communities.
O país fortaleceu suas leis de igualdade para proteger comunidades marginalizadas.
2. Legislation that ensures equal treatment and opportunities in employment, housing, education, and public services
Equality laws prohibit employers from discriminating against workers based on their identity.
As leis de igualdade proíbem que empregadores discriminem trabalhadores com base em sua identidade.
Synonyms
anti-discrimination lawscivil rights legislationequal protection lawsnon-discrimination statutes
Antonyms
discriminatory lawssegregation lawsexclusionary statutes

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
leis de igualdade
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
leis de igualdade / leis anti-discriminação
Both terms commonly used in legal and business contexts
Portugal
leis de igualdade / legislação anti-discriminação
Formal legal terminology in Portuguese law

Related Idioms & Phrases

level playing field
equal rights
protection under the law
civil liberties
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