| sexual harassment n. The making of unwanted and offensive sexual advances or of sexually offensive remarks or acts, especially by one in a superior or supervisory position or when acquiescence to such behavior is a condition of continued employment, promotion, or satisfactory evaluation. |
sexual harassment
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(Business / Industrial Relations & HR Terms) the persistent unwelcome directing of sexual remarks and looks, and unnecessary physical contact at a person, usually a woman, esp in the workplace
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| Noun | 1. |  sexual harassment - unwelcome sexual behavior by a supervisor toward an employeeharassment, molestation - the act of tormenting by continued persistent attacks and criticism |
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