Match each numbered entry with the most relevant lettered entry below
-permits employment discrimination

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BFOQ (Bona Fide Occupational Qualification) permits employment discrimination in situations where the protected characteristics (such as gender, race, or religion) are reasonably necessary for the job, such as a male actor playing a male character in a movie.

Answer: D
 Nepotism refers to the practice of showing favoritism to family members or friends in employment or other opportunities, even if they are not the most qualified candidates.

Answer: E
 Quasi-suspect class refers to a legal category of individuals who have been historically discriminated against but do not meet the strict scrutiny test applied to suspect classes (such as race or religion). Examples include gender or sexual orientation.

Answer: G
 Cause of action refers to the legal grounds or basis for a lawsuit or legal claim.

Answer: H
 Injunction refers to a court order that requires a person or entity to stop doing something (such as engaging in certain activities or behaviors) or to take certain actions (such as paying damages or complying with a contract).

Note: The other entries do not match with any of the numbered entries provided. Bona Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ) permits employers to discriminate based on certain job-related qualifications such as gender, religion, or national origin, but only if it is necessary for the job performance.

Answer: D 
 Nepotism refers to the practice of hiring or promoting family members, regardless of their qualifications or job performance, which may discriminate against other qualified candidates.

Answer: E 
 Quasi-suspect class refers to groups of people who have historically faced discrimination but do not have characteristics that are immutable, such as gender or sexual orientation. Discrimination against quasi-suspect classes receive intermediate scrutiny by courts.

Answer: G 
 Cause of action refers to a legal claim or right to sue another party for damages or other legal relief in court.

Answer: H 
 An injunction is a court order that requires a party to stop certain actions, such as discriminatory practices or harassment.

Answer: J 
 Self-defense refers to the use of reasonable and necessary force to protect oneself from harm, including physical or emotional harm.

Note: C, F, and I are not relevant to employment discrimination. "Pro bono" refers to legal work done for free to help those who cannot afford an attorney. "Curtesy" refers to the life estate or rights granted to a widower in the property of his deceased spouse. "Coverture" refers to an archaic legal doctrine where a married woman's legal rights and identity are subsumed by her husband's.

Match Each Numbered Entry with the Most Relevant Lettered Entry