n. & v.
n. 1 a a preconceived opinion. b (foll. by against, in favour of) bias or partiality. 2 harm or injury that results or may result from some action or judgement (to the prejudice of).
v.tr. 1 impair the validity or force of (a right, claim, statement, etc.). 2 (esp. as prejudiced adj.) cause (a person) to have a prejudice. without prejudice (often foll. by to) without detriment (to any existing right or claim).
[ ME f. OF prejudice f. L praejudicium (as PRAE-, judicium judgement) ]