Mrs Starky accused the local police of operating double standards...
We cannot have a double standard where we say everybody else must play by the rules, but we do not need to.
English dictionary. 2008.
Double standard — Double Dou ble (d[u^]b l), a. [OE. doble, duble, double, OF. doble, duble, double, F. double, fr. L. duplus, fr. the root of duo two, and perh. that of plenus full; akin to Gr. diplo os double. See {Two}, and {Full}, and cf. {Diploma}, {Duple}.]… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
double standard — dou ble stan dard, n. 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 … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
double standard — [n] contrasting principles contradictory standard, two sets of rules; concepts 46,278,665 … New thesaurus
double standard — n a rule, principle etc that is unfair because it treats one group of people more severely than another in the same situation … Dictionary of contemporary English
double standard — noun count a rule or principle that is applied to some people but not others, in a way that is unfair … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
double standard — ► NOUN ▪ a rule or principle applied unfairly in different ways to different people … English terms dictionary
double standard — n. a system, code, criterion, etc. applied unequally; specif., a code of behavior that is stricter for women than for men, esp. in matters of sex … English World dictionary
Double standard — For the monetary usage, see Bimetallism. A double standard is the unjust application of different sets of principles for similar situations. The concept implies that a single set of principles encompassing all situations (a single standard ) is… … Wikipedia
double standard — noun an ethical or moral code that applies more strictly to one group than to another (Freq. 1) • Hypernyms: ↑ethic, ↑ethical code • Hyponyms: ↑double standard of sexual behavior * * * noun, pl ⋯ dards [count] : a situation in which two people … Useful english dictionary
Double standard — Le double standard désigne, généralement pour le dénoncer, l application de règles différentes à l appréciation de deux situations qui apparaissent identiques au locuteur, un locuteur qui critique en conséquence une inégalité de traitement… … Wikipédia en Français
