double standard

noun as in contrasting principles

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There is an apparent and dangerous double standard at Fox News, cable television’s most-watched network.

From Salon

“It just shows how they think. It’s a double standard.”

From Los Angeles Times

Its prime minister urged the international community to stop applying "double standards" and to punish Israel.

From BBC

He said there was a "double standard" that Israel being allowed to participate whereas Russia was expelled from the 2022 contest due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

From BBC

Sir Nick accused Vance of an "outrageous double standard" for attacking UK free speech laws while trying to "intimidate and bully" critics.

From BBC

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