double standard

double standard (plural double standards)

1. The situation of two or more groups, one of which is tacitly excused from following a standard generally regarded as applying to all groups, or contrariwise, forced to follow a standard others are tacitly excused from
   • 1976, "Missouri Breaker", Playboy

     For example, when discussing relationships, she admitted that she believed in a "reverse double standard".

2. A pair of monetary values, i.e. a gold standard and a silver standard, both of which are legal tender.

• double standardist

• special pleading