prejudice
prejudice Lexical Profile
prejudice Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A preconceived opinion, attitude, or feeling (usually unfavorable) formed beforehand without knowledge, thought, or reason, often directed against a particular racial, religious, or social group.
"Education and open dialogue are powerful tools for overcoming deep-seated prejudice in society."
Harm, injury, or detriment that results or may result from some action or judgment, especially to a person's legal rights or claims.
"The judge dismissed the lawsuit without prejudice, allowing the plaintiff to refile the claim at a later date."
• verb
To cause someone to form an unfair, biased, or preconceived opinion about a person, group, or issue.
"The defense attorney argued that intense media coverage would prejudice the jury against her client."
To cause harm, damage, or disadvantage to a legal claim, right, or prospect.
"Leaking confidential details to the press could seriously prejudice the ongoing peace negotiations."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the 14th century from Old French prejudice, from Latin praeiūdicium ('prior judgment or precedent'), formed from prae- ('before') and iūdicium ('judgment', from iūdex, 'a judge').