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—open-housing, adj.the sale and rental of private housing free of discriminatory practices or policies. Also called fair housing.[1965-70, Amer.]
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open housing — open housing, adj. the sale and rental of private housing free of discriminatory practices or policies. Also called fair housing. [1965 70, Amer.] * * * open housing, U.S. the sale or rental of a house, apartment, or other dwelling without… … Useful english dictionary
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