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Segregation

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-004453

The practice of separating individuals or groups based on characteristics such as race, religion, or ethnicity, often enforced by law or social custom. This separation can manifest in public facilities, housing, education, or employment, leading to unequal treatment and opportunities. Legal challenges to segregation, such as those under the Civil Rights Act of 1964, aim to dismantle such discriminatory systems.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-004453
FieldLaw
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-004453",
  "term": "Segregation",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "The practice of separating individuals or groups based on characteristics such as race, religion, or ethnicity, often enforced by law or social custom. This separation can manifest in public facilities, housing, education, or employment, leading to unequal treatment and opportunities. Legal challenges to segregation, such as those under the Civil Rights Act of 1964, aim to dismantle such discriminatory systems.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/segregation/"
}

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