single standard

[ sing-guhl stan-derd ]

noun

1. a single set of principles or rules applying to everyone, as a single moral code applying to both men and women, especially in sexual behavior. Compare double standard ( def 1 ).
2. monometallism.

Word History and Origins

Origin of single standard¹

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85

Example Sentences

A single standard of human rights should apply.

From Salon

At the same time, to cry wolf — to misuse the term to try to intimidate people into silence while Israel’s atrocities continue in Gaza — is an abuse of the word antisemitism and a disservice to everyone who strives for a single standard of human rights — like the17 rabbis and rabbinical students who went to Capitol Hill last week urging a ceasefire and an end to the unconditional U.S. military aid to Israel.

From Salon

“We are pleased the Supreme Court has decided to consider our request to level the playing field for all U.S. employers by ensuring that a single standard is applied as federal district courts determine whether to grant injunctions pursued by the National Labor Relations Board,” the company said Friday in a statement.

From Seattle Times

The company said in a statement that it was "pleased" the court would consider its request to "level the playing field" for US employers by ensuring that a single standard was applied as courts weigh whether to grant injunctions.

From BBC

In a statement on Friday, Starbucks said, “We are pleased the Supreme Court has decided to consider our request to level the playing field for all U.S. employers by ensuring that a single standard is applied as federal district courts.”

From New York Times