double standard
English
Noun
double standard (plural double standards)
- The situation of two or more groups, one of which is tacitly excused from following a standard generally regarded as applying to all groups, or contrariwise, forced to follow a standard others are tacitly excused from
- A pair of monetary values, i.e. a gold standard and a silver standard, both of which are legal tender.
Derived terms
Translations
the situation of groups one of which is excused from following a standard
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