■ noun
1》 preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience.
↘unjust behaviour formed on such a basis.
2》 chiefly Law harm or injury that results or may result from some action or judgement.
■ verb
1》 give rise to ~ in (someone); make biased.
2》 chiefly Law cause harm to (a state of affairs).
Phrases
with ~ Law extinguishing any right to pursue a claim in another suit.
without ~ Law without detriment to any existing right or claim.
Derivatives
~d adjective
Origin
ME: from OFr., from L. praejudicium , from prae 'in advance' + judicium 'judgement'.