Chapter 2 Flashcards
intentional/unintentional discrimination which appears to be neutral, but effectively discriminates against most members of a group
adverse effect discrimitnation
make better / improve
amelioration
rights guaranteed by bill of rights & charter of rights and freedoms
Civil rights
meeting between opposing parties in an attempt to settle a dispute in a friendly way
conciliation
intentional discrimination
different treatment
right that can only be changed by an amendment to the constitution
entrenched
right to vote
franchise
power to act w/out arbitrary interference
freedom
extermination of a defined group of people
genocide
rights that protect one from discrimination by other individuals in certain areas of his/her life
human rights
provision making a law valid, even though it contradicts some other law
notwithstanding clause
a preconceived opinion
prejudice
court decision that indicates that a law is generally acceptable, but is unacceptable in the case before the court
read down
party in an action who opposes the appeal. Defendant in a divorce action
respondent
an unlawful assembly that has begun to disturb the peace
riot
