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Discriminating magistrate resolves to take tram (6)

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ageist

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'tram' is the definition.
Both the definition and answer are singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for ageist that I've seen before include "Discriminating on the basis of years lived" , "Discriminating against older people" , "One discriminating against those who may be getting on?" , "One who discriminates against on grounds of age" , "against vets" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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