ˈpredʒudɪs 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. øwithout prejudice (often foll. by to)
without detriment (to
any existing right or claim). [ME f. OF prejudice f. L praejudicium (as
PRAE-, judicium judgement)]