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Clara,毕业于国内知名法学院,擅长翻译各种与衍生工具相关的法律文件。