Disfavouring

/dɪsˈfeɪvərɪŋ/ verb

Definition

British spelling; the present participle of disfavour; the act of showing disapproval, withholding support, or treating someone or something unfavorably.

Etymology

British spelling of disfavoring, using the -ou- spelling in the base word before adding the -ing suffix.

Kelly Says

Legal documents and official British government records use 'disfavouring' to describe institutional discrimination—the formal spelling adds legal weight to the accusation of systemic unfairness.

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