Violent acts directed toward a particular person or members of a group merely because the targets share a discernible racial,ethnic,religious,or gender characteristic are known as:

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The definition provided describes hate crimes, which involve violence or other criminal acts motivated by prejudice or hatred toward a particular group or demographic based on their race, ethnicity, religion, gender, or other characteristic. Hate crimes are distinguished from other crimes in that they are specifically motivated by bias or animosity toward a particular group, and they have a broader impact on the targeted community beyond the immediate victim.

Violent Acts Directed Toward a Particular Person or Members of a Group