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disparate impact

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Main Entry: dis·par·ate impact
Pronunciation: 'dis-p&-r&t-, dis-'par-&t-
Function: noun
: an unnecessary discriminatory effect on a protected class caused by an employment practice or policy that appears to be nondiscriminatory —compare BONA FIDE OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATION, DISPARATE TREATMENT
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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