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adj. - Being biased or having a belief or attitude formed beforehand adj. - Manifesting partiality; Capable of making fine distinctions; Containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice.

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  • A discriminatory tax
  • discriminatory attitudes and practices
  • Many Uighurs chafe at what they call discriminatory policies in Xinjiang, and some advocate independence.
  • Many Uighurs chafe at what they call discriminatory policies in Xinjiang, and some advocate for independence.
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