### Question
How is the "discriminatory practice" defined?


### Answer
The term **discriminatory practice** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1981a* as follows -

> the discrimination described in paragraph (1), or the discrimination or the violation described in paragraph (2), of subsection (a) of this section

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1981a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 21-CIVIL RIGHTS > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERALLY**

