glass ceilingglossary / GLASS CEILING glass ceiling. An actual or supposed upper limit of professional advancement, esp. for women, as a result of discriminatory practices. [Cases: Civil Rights 1164. C.J.S. Civil Rights §§ 35, 88.] 词条贡献者 译者Jenna,毕业于法国顶尖的高级翻译学院,擅长翻译有关互联网与电子商务领域的法律文件。