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equal opportunities
(equal op¦por¦tun|ities)
(also
equal opportunity
)
plural noun
the right to be treated without discrimination, especially on the grounds of one’s sex, race, or age:
legislation concerning race relations and equal opportunities
equal opportunity in education
[
as modifier
]
:
an equal opportunity policy
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