English Explanatory Dictionary

double standard

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The situation where two groups or individuals are the same in pertinent ways, but one is condemned for it while the other is excused.
  2. A pair of monetary values, i.e. a gold standard and a silver standard, both of which are legal tender.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

double standard double standards

Related words

special pleading

Derived words

double standardist
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