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Age 591/2 rule
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ageism
age·ism [ áyj ìzzəm ] or ag·ism [ áyj ìzzəm ]


noun 
Definition:
 
discrimination directed at age: discrimination or prejudice against people of specific ages, especially in employment

age·ist adjective
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