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noun
- 1. the use of race or ethnicity as grounds for suspecting someone of having committed an offence. US
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- Racial profiling
Suspecting, targeting or discriminating against someone due to ethnicity, religion, or nationality, rather than on individual suspicion or evidence
Racial profiling or ethnic profiling is the act of suspecting, targeting, or discriminating against a person based on their ethnicity, religion, or nationality, rather than individual suspicion or evidence. This practice involves discrimination against minority populations and often relies on negative stereotypes. Racial profiling can include disproportionate stop-and-searches, traffic stops, and ... Wikipedia
