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violate equality

[ˈvaɪəleɪt ɪˈkwɒlɪti]
verb phrase
violar a igualdade
1. to breach, infringe, or fail to respect the principle of equal treatment or equal rights among individuals or groups
The discriminatory policy violates equality by treating people differently based on their race.
A política discriminatória viola a igualdade ao tratar pessoas de forma diferente com base na sua raça.
2. to act in a manner that denies or undermines equal opportunities, rights, or protections
Unequal pay for the same work violates equality in the workplace.
O salário desigual pelo mesmo trabalho viola a igualdade no local de trabalho.
Synonyms
infringe equalitybreach equalityundermine equalitycompromise equalitydeny equality
Antonyms
uphold equalityrespect equalitypromote equalityensure equalityguarantee equality

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
violar a igualdade
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
violar a igualdade
Commonly used in legal and formal contexts
Portugal
violar a igualdade
Standard usage in European Portuguese; also used as 'transgredir a igualdade'

Related Idioms & Phrases

level the playing field
equal rights amendment
equal opportunity
discrimination against equality
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