double standard
Definition of double standard
dou´ble stan´dard
n.
1.
a
standard
or
set
of
principles
governing
conduct
,
which
is
applied
more
stringently
or
differently
to
one
group
of
people
than
to
another
; -
used
especially
of
standards
of
sexual
behavior
that
condemn
behavior
on
the
part
of
women
that
is
condoned
or
not
condemned
when
exhibited
by
men
.
Related Words
double
standard
of
sexual
behavior
,
ethic
,
ethical
code
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