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.
Phrases and idioms:
without prejudice (often foll. by to) without detriment (to any existing right or claim).
Etymology: ME f. OF prejudice f. L praejudicium (as PRAE-, judicium judgement)