Definition: A protected class as defined in the Fair Housing Act and the American with Disabilities Act consisting of a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.
Pronunciation: \ˈhan-di-ˌkap, -dē-\ \ˈstā-təs, ˈsta-\
Used in a Sentence: Landlords may not refuse to rent to an individual based on their handicap status.
