double standard
noun1
The situation where two groups or individuals are the same in pertinent ways, but one is condemned for it while the other is excused.
- For example, when discussing relationships, she admitted that she believed in a "reverse double standard".1976, “Missouri Breaker”, in Playboy:
2
A pair of monetary values, i.e. a gold standard and a silver standard, both of which are legal tender.
- Derived terms
- double standardist
- Related terms
- special pleading