Discrimination

Noun

1. Discernment, the act of discriminating, discerning, distinguishing, noting or perceiving differences between things, with the intent to understand rightly and make correct decisions. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
2. Differential treatment of an individual or group to their disadvantage; treatment or consideration based on class or category rather than individual merit; partiality; prejudice; bigotry.

   "sexual or racial discrimination"

3. The quality of being discriminating; acute discernment, especially in matters of good taste.
4. That which discriminates; a distinguishing mark, a characteristic.