Treating one or more members of a specified group unfairly as compared with other people. Meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary.Discrimination is an action or practice that excludes, disadvantages, or merely differentiates between individuals or groups of individuals Discrimination means treating a person 'less favourably' than someone else, because of protected characteristics outlined in the Equality Act 2010. Quality life through good roads - we care. Announcements and future meetings from the Road Commission. The concept of fair housing encompasses both federal and state laws that prohibit housing discrimination. A charge of discrimination is a signed statement asserting that an employer, union or labor organization engaged in employment discrimination. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, prohibits discrimination based upon race, color, and national origin. Include three additional claims based on trespass, disability discrimination, and breach of contract.