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Affirmative action
/ɐfˈɜːmətˌɪv ˈakʃən/
/ɐfˈɜːmətˌɪv ˈækʃən/Affirmative action
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the policy or practice of favoring people that belong to groups known to have been discriminated against formerly, especially by giving them jobs
affirmative action
n
Example
The affirmative action plan included elements of positive discrimination to promote equality.
