civil rights law
nounUK /ˈsɪv.əl raɪts lɔː/
US /ˈsɪv.əl raɪts lɑː/
Civil rights law is a set of rules that makes sure everyone is treated fairly and equally.
Civil rights law protects people from being treated unfairly because of their race or religion.
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2. The area of law that deals with the rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality.
She studied civil rights law to help defend people's freedoms in court.
3. Laws that protect people from unfair treatment by the government or by other people.
The new civil rights law made it illegal to refuse someone a job because of their skin color.
4. The body of rules that guarantee equal treatment under the law for all people.
Civil rights law changed history by ending segregation in public places.