1. to continue or preserve discriminatory practices, policies, or behaviors against individuals or groups based on protected characteristics
The company was accused of maintaining discrimination in its hiring practices.
A empresa foi acusada de manter discriminação em suas práticas de contratação.
2. to sustain systemic inequality or unfair treatment
Laws were enacted to prevent institutions from maintaining discrimination against minorities.
Leis foram promulgadas para evitar que instituições mantivessem discriminação contra minorias.