1. (

• segregation

) (genetics) the separation of paired alleles during meiosis so that members of each pair of alleles appear in different gametes ;

2. (

• segregation ,
• separatism

) a social system that provides separate facilities for minority groups ;

3. (

• segregation ,
• sequestration

) the act of segregating or sequestering; "sequestration of the jury" ;