civilrightsstatute
nounUK /ˌsɪvəl ˈraɪts ˈstætʃuːt/
US /ˌsɪvəl ˈraɪts ˈstætʃuːt/
A law that says everyone must be treated fairly and equally.
The civil rights statute made it illegal to treat people differently because of their skin color.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A written rule passed by a government to protect people's basic freedoms.
Lawyers studied the civil rights statute to understand how it protects workers.
3. A formal law that stops unfair treatment in schools, jobs, or public places.
The new civil rights statute helped students who were being treated unfairly at school.
4. A legal rule that guarantees all citizens the same rights under the law.
The judge explained that the civil rights statute applies to everyone in the country.