Definition of prejudice in English:

prejudice

noun ˈprɛdʒʊdɪsˈprɛdʒədəs

mass noun

1Preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience.
先入之见，成见
English prejudice against foreigners
英国人对外国人的成见。
count noun deep-rooted class prejudices
Example sentencesExamples
- Preconceived notions are prejudices about what is supposed to happen during the ritual, or the way in which the ritual must be done.
- In this way, preconceptions and prejudices are held at bay.
- These flow from the interaction between people's experiences and the prejudices of the society they live in.
- Governments tend to impose the opinions and prejudices of the majority.
- Every paper has its opinions and its prejudices; these are what one usually thinks of as the paper's distinctive voice.
- We put up protective walls made of opinions, prejudices and strategies, barriers that are built on a deep fear of being hurt.
- Another point of view may help to clarify thinking and offset preconceived notions or prejudices.
- Some prejudices (preconceived opinions of an individual based on opinions about the many) have names such as racism, sexism, or ageism.
- They usually reveal more about the pollsters' prejudices than the public's opinions.
- Such prejudices are the necessary base of defensive positions which might threaten our own sexual identity.
- It's not a bunch of theory I've cooked up based on my own prejudices.
- Each of us observes the world and the people with whom we come in contact through a lens refracted by our own upbringing, experiences and prejudices.
- This views a disabled person as limited more by society's prejudices than by the actual disability.
- As a straight woman with my own prejudices and preconceptions, I fall somewhere in between.
- We all bring to a film our own storehouse of experiences, impressions, prejudices.
Synonyms
preconceived idea, preconception, preconceived notion
prejudgement
1. 1.1 Dislike, hostility, or unjust behaviour deriving from preconceived and unfounded opinions.
  偏见；歧视，反感
  accusations of racial prejudice
  对种族歧视的指控。
  Example sentencesExamples
  We were met with great prejudice and hostility in the workplace and often had to settle for lower-paid, part-time and freelance contracts - none of which came with a pension.
  Slurs, prejudice, and institutionalized discrimination were commonplace back then.
  Religious or racial prejudice and xenophobia are not likely to go away as long as human nature is what it is.
  Again, I think the absolute basis of all prejudice is ignorance and generalization.
  Enable children to think more critically about prejudice and discriminatory behaviour.
  In its worse days it provides the basis for prejudice, discrimination, violence.
  That is, I begin with the assumption that human nature is originally good, and try to explain how and why racial prejudice and discrimination are nevertheless customary.
  The objectives of Harmony Day, which are particularly poignant at this point in time, relate to racism, intolerance and prejudice.
  Thus, the isolation of groups in segregated communities is largely a product of previous prejudice and discrimination in housing.
  Where none of these conditions hold, the scripture must be taken literally, and not rejected on the basis of mere prejudice.
  He is taking the cast through the trial scene in To Kill a Mocking Bird, Harper Lee's classic story of racial prejudice in the American south.
  However, their lives were marred by poverty and misfortune due in large part to discrimination and prejudice.
  Publicans, like everyone else in society, need to look at their own prejudice, bias and behaviours.
  It is one of the most misunderstood conditions in society, leaving sufferers facing prejudice on a daily basis.
  The community continues to fall victim to bigotry and prejudice on a regular basis.
  Synonyms
  bigotry, bias, partisanship, partiality, intolerance, discrimination, a jaundiced eye, preference, one-sidedness, unfairness, inequality, inequity
  racism, racialism, anti-Semitism, chauvinism, sexism, ageism, heterosexism, classism, fattism
  US Jim Crowism
2Law
Harm or injury that results or may result from some action or judgement.
〔主律〕损害，侵害
prejudice resulting from delay in the institution of the proceedings
因延误诉讼程序的履行而产生的侵害。
Example sentencesExamples
- The Inspector failed to set out adequate reasons for his decision, as a result of which the Claimant has suffered substantial prejudice.
- In the circumstances, it is necessary to assess whether the delay has caused irremediable prejudice to the defendant.
- In the present case, I see no irreparable harm or prejudice that cannot be compensated for by costs.
- If the terms are causing significant prejudice in conjunction with the delay, an accused should apply to vary those conditions.
- In that respect, we do not consider that any prejudice in fact resulted.
Synonyms
detriment, harm, disadvantage, damage, injury, hurt, impairment, loss
British disbenefit

verb ˈprɛdʒʊdɪsˈprɛdʒədəs

[with object]

1Give rise to prejudice in (someone); make biased.
使（某人）有偏见；使产生歧视
the statement might prejudice the jury
这种话可能会使陪审团产生偏见。
Example sentencesExamples
- There are very many legal things I can think of that would prejudice me against a person more than smoking.
- The smell of antiseptic and the fear of injections prejudiced me against him then, but he was the most important person in our village.
Synonyms
bias, influence, sway, predispose, make biased, make partial, make partisan, colour, poison, jaundice, warp, twist, slant, distort
rare prepossess
2Law
Cause harm to (a state of affairs)
〔主律〕损害，侵害
delay is likely to prejudice the child's welfare
延误可能损害这孩子的幸福。
Example sentencesExamples
- We do not believe this extension would prejudice the state in any way in light of the Florida Supreme Court's opinion.
- But I believe that routine disclosure of any Category A reports would be likely to prejudice the purpose of preventing or detecting crime.
- The Defendants have not been prejudiced by this error.
- The plaintiff would be greatly prejudiced by any further delay in posting the security.
- It is little bit hard to see how a guarantor is prejudiced by having a 10-year obligation reduced to some shorter obligation.
Synonyms
damage, be detrimental to, be prejudicial to, be disadvantageous to, injure, harm, hurt, mar, spoil, impair, undermine, be deleterious to, hinder, compromise, drive a nail into the coffin of

Phrases

with prejudice

Extinguishing any right to pursue a claim in another suit.
〔律〕无权另案起诉
the suit was dismissed with prejudice
Example sentencesExamples
- This determination obviously put it in good stead because the company's lawsuit has been dismissed with prejudice.
- In case of the class-action suit, following the deal with the Commision, all claims were dismissed with prejudice on 12 June.
- However, as it did nothing to either entertain or offend me, I am dismissing this case with prejudice.
- That lawsuit, which Henning intended as a class action, was dismissed twice, the second time with prejudice, for failing to adequately state a claim.

without prejudice

Without detriment to any existing right or claim.
〔律〕没有不利，无损害
the payment was made without any prejudice to her rights
这笔款的支付对她的权利没有任何损害。
Example sentencesExamples
- He is to stress that any acceptance by us of the keys is without prejudice to the dilapidations claim.
- The motion was dismissed, on terms, without prejudice to the defendant's right to renew the motion at trial.
- The order included a provision that it was without prejudice to the right of the defendants to add her name if they so chose.
- This discharge is in addition to and without prejudice to any other discharge given to the Trustees.
- This procedure is without prejudice to the Supervising Officer's responsibility under the building contract.
Synonyms
justly, equitably, impartially, without bias, without prejudice, without fear or favour, with an open mind, open-mindedly, even-handedly, objectively, neutrally, disinterestedly

Origin

Middle English (in sense 2 of the noun): from Old French, from Latin praejudicium, from prae 'in advance' + judicium 'judgement'.

Definition of prejudice in US English:

prejudice

nounˈprejədəsˈprɛdʒədəs

1Preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience.
先入之见，成见
English prejudice against foreigners
英国人对外国人的成见。
ingrained religious prejudices
Example sentencesExamples
- Preconceived notions are prejudices about what is supposed to happen during the ritual, or the way in which the ritual must be done.
- Some prejudices (preconceived opinions of an individual based on opinions about the many) have names such as racism, sexism, or ageism.
- Every paper has its opinions and its prejudices; these are what one usually thinks of as the paper's distinctive voice.
- In this way, preconceptions and prejudices are held at bay.
- They usually reveal more about the pollsters' prejudices than the public's opinions.
- As a straight woman with my own prejudices and preconceptions, I fall somewhere in between.
- Each of us observes the world and the people with whom we come in contact through a lens refracted by our own upbringing, experiences and prejudices.
- We put up protective walls made of opinions, prejudices and strategies, barriers that are built on a deep fear of being hurt.
- This views a disabled person as limited more by society's prejudices than by the actual disability.
- Such prejudices are the necessary base of defensive positions which might threaten our own sexual identity.
- Another point of view may help to clarify thinking and offset preconceived notions or prejudices.
- These flow from the interaction between people's experiences and the prejudices of the society they live in.
- It's not a bunch of theory I've cooked up based on my own prejudices.
- Governments tend to impose the opinions and prejudices of the majority.
- We all bring to a film our own storehouse of experiences, impressions, prejudices.
Synonyms
preconceived idea, preconception, preconceived notion
1. 1.1 Dislike, hostility, or unjust behavior deriving from unfounded opinions.
  偏见；歧视，反感
  accusations of racial prejudice
  对种族歧视的指控。
  Example sentencesExamples
  In its worse days it provides the basis for prejudice, discrimination, violence.
  Thus, the isolation of groups in segregated communities is largely a product of previous prejudice and discrimination in housing.
  It is one of the most misunderstood conditions in society, leaving sufferers facing prejudice on a daily basis.
  We were met with great prejudice and hostility in the workplace and often had to settle for lower-paid, part-time and freelance contracts - none of which came with a pension.
  He is taking the cast through the trial scene in To Kill a Mocking Bird, Harper Lee's classic story of racial prejudice in the American south.
  Again, I think the absolute basis of all prejudice is ignorance and generalization.
  Slurs, prejudice, and institutionalized discrimination were commonplace back then.
  Enable children to think more critically about prejudice and discriminatory behaviour.
  The objectives of Harmony Day, which are particularly poignant at this point in time, relate to racism, intolerance and prejudice.
  The community continues to fall victim to bigotry and prejudice on a regular basis.
  However, their lives were marred by poverty and misfortune due in large part to discrimination and prejudice.
  Where none of these conditions hold, the scripture must be taken literally, and not rejected on the basis of mere prejudice.
  Publicans, like everyone else in society, need to look at their own prejudice, bias and behaviours.
  Religious or racial prejudice and xenophobia are not likely to go away as long as human nature is what it is.
  That is, I begin with the assumption that human nature is originally good, and try to explain how and why racial prejudice and discrimination are nevertheless customary.
  Synonyms
  bigotry, bias, partisanship, partiality, intolerance, discrimination, a jaundiced eye, preference, one-sidedness, unfairness, inequality, inequity
2Law
Harm or injury that results or may result from some action or judgment.
〔主律〕损害，侵害
prejudice resulting from delay in the institution of the proceedings
因延误诉讼程序的履行而产生的侵害。
Example sentencesExamples
- In that respect, we do not consider that any prejudice in fact resulted.
- The Inspector failed to set out adequate reasons for his decision, as a result of which the Claimant has suffered substantial prejudice.
- In the present case, I see no irreparable harm or prejudice that cannot be compensated for by costs.
- In the circumstances, it is necessary to assess whether the delay has caused irremediable prejudice to the defendant.
- If the terms are causing significant prejudice in conjunction with the delay, an accused should apply to vary those conditions.
Synonyms
detriment, harm, disadvantage, damage, injury, hurt, impairment, loss

verbˈprejədəsˈprɛdʒədəs

[with object]

1Give rise to prejudice in (someone); make biased.
使（某人）有偏见；使产生歧视
the statement might prejudice the jury
这种话可能会使陪审团产生偏见。
Example sentencesExamples
- The smell of antiseptic and the fear of injections prejudiced me against him then, but he was the most important person in our village.
- There are very many legal things I can think of that would prejudice me against a person more than smoking.
Synonyms
bias, influence, sway, predispose, make biased, make partial, make partisan, colour, poison, jaundice, warp, twist, slant, distort
2Law
Cause harm to (a state of affairs)
〔主律〕损害，侵害
delay is likely to prejudice the child's welfare
延误可能损害这孩子的幸福。
Example sentencesExamples
- But I believe that routine disclosure of any Category A reports would be likely to prejudice the purpose of preventing or detecting crime.
- The Defendants have not been prejudiced by this error.
- We do not believe this extension would prejudice the state in any way in light of the Florida Supreme Court's opinion.
- The plaintiff would be greatly prejudiced by any further delay in posting the security.
- It is little bit hard to see how a guarantor is prejudiced by having a 10-year obligation reduced to some shorter obligation.
Synonyms
damage, be detrimental to, be prejudicial to, be disadvantageous to, injure, harm, hurt, mar, spoil, impair, undermine, be deleterious to, hinder, compromise, drive a nail into the coffin of

Phrases

without prejudice

Without detriment to any existing right or claim.
〔律〕没有不利，无损害
the payment was made without any prejudice to her rights
这笔款的支付对她的权利没有任何损害。
Example sentencesExamples
- This procedure is without prejudice to the Supervising Officer's responsibility under the building contract.
- He is to stress that any acceptance by us of the keys is without prejudice to the dilapidations claim.
- The order included a provision that it was without prejudice to the right of the defendants to add her name if they so chose.
- The motion was dismissed, on terms, without prejudice to the defendant's right to renew the motion at trial.
- This discharge is in addition to and without prejudice to any other discharge given to the Trustees.
Synonyms
justly, equitably, impartially, without bias, without prejudice, without fear or favour, with an open mind, open-mindedly, even-handedly, objectively, neutrally, disinterestedly

Origin

Middle English (in prejudice (sense 2 of the noun)): from Old French, from Latin praejudicium, from prae ‘in advance’ + judicium ‘judgement’.

单词	prejudice
释义	Definition of prejudice in English: prejudice noun ˈprɛdʒʊdɪsˈprɛdʒədəs mass noun 1Preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience. 先入之见，成见 English prejudice against foreigners 英国人对外国人的成见。 count noun deep-rooted class prejudices Example sentencesExamples Preconceived notions are prejudices about what is supposed to happen during the ritual, or the way in which the ritual must be done. In this way, preconceptions and prejudices are held at bay. These flow from the interaction between people's experiences and the prejudices of the society they live in. Governments tend to impose the opinions and prejudices of the majority. Every paper has its opinions and its prejudices; these are what one usually thinks of as the paper's distinctive voice. We put up protective walls made of opinions, prejudices and strategies, barriers that are built on a deep fear of being hurt. Another point of view may help to clarify thinking and offset preconceived notions or prejudices. Some prejudices (preconceived opinions of an individual based on opinions about the many) have names such as racism, sexism, or ageism. They usually reveal more about the pollsters' prejudices than the public's opinions. Such prejudices are the necessary base of defensive positions which might threaten our own sexual identity. It's not a bunch of theory I've cooked up based on my own prejudices. Each of us observes the world and the people with whom we come in contact through a lens refracted by our own upbringing, experiences and prejudices. This views a disabled person as limited more by society's prejudices than by the actual disability. As a straight woman with my own prejudices and preconceptions, I fall somewhere in between. We all bring to a film our own storehouse of experiences, impressions, prejudices. Synonyms preconceived idea, preconception, preconceived notion prejudgement 1.1 Dislike, hostility, or unjust behaviour deriving from preconceived and unfounded opinions. 偏见；歧视，反感 accusations of racial prejudice 对种族歧视的指控。 Example sentencesExamples We were met with great prejudice and hostility in the workplace and often had to settle for lower-paid, part-time and freelance contracts - none of which came with a pension. Slurs, prejudice, and institutionalized discrimination were commonplace back then. Religious or racial prejudice and xenophobia are not likely to go away as long as human nature is what it is. Again, I think the absolute basis of all prejudice is ignorance and generalization. Enable children to think more critically about prejudice and discriminatory behaviour. In its worse days it provides the basis for prejudice, discrimination, violence. That is, I begin with the assumption that human nature is originally good, and try to explain how and why racial prejudice and discrimination are nevertheless customary. The objectives of Harmony Day, which are particularly poignant at this point in time, relate to racism, intolerance and prejudice. Thus, the isolation of groups in segregated communities is largely a product of previous prejudice and discrimination in housing. Where none of these conditions hold, the scripture must be taken literally, and not rejected on the basis of mere prejudice. He is taking the cast through the trial scene in To Kill a Mocking Bird, Harper Lee's classic story of racial prejudice in the American south. However, their lives were marred by poverty and misfortune due in large part to discrimination and prejudice. Publicans, like everyone else in society, need to look at their own prejudice, bias and behaviours. It is one of the most misunderstood conditions in society, leaving sufferers facing prejudice on a daily basis. The community continues to fall victim to bigotry and prejudice on a regular basis. Synonyms bigotry, bias, partisanship, partiality, intolerance, discrimination, a jaundiced eye, preference, one-sidedness, unfairness, inequality, inequity racism, racialism, anti-Semitism, chauvinism, sexism, ageism, heterosexism, classism, fattism US Jim Crowism 2Law Harm or injury that results or may result from some action or judgement. 〔主律〕损害，侵害 prejudice resulting from delay in the institution of the proceedings 因延误诉讼程序的履行而产生的侵害。 Example sentencesExamples The Inspector failed to set out adequate reasons for his decision, as a result of which the Claimant has suffered substantial prejudice. In the circumstances, it is necessary to assess whether the delay has caused irremediable prejudice to the defendant. In the present case, I see no irreparable harm or prejudice that cannot be compensated for by costs. If the terms are causing significant prejudice in conjunction with the delay, an accused should apply to vary those conditions. In that respect, we do not consider that any prejudice in fact resulted. Synonyms detriment, harm, disadvantage, damage, injury, hurt, impairment, loss British disbenefit verb ˈprɛdʒʊdɪsˈprɛdʒədəs [with object] 1Give rise to prejudice in (someone); make biased. 使（某人）有偏见；使产生歧视 the statement might prejudice the jury 这种话可能会使陪审团产生偏见。 Example sentencesExamples There are very many legal things I can think of that would prejudice me against a person more than smoking. The smell of antiseptic and the fear of injections prejudiced me against him then, but he was the most important person in our village. Synonyms bias, influence, sway, predispose, make biased, make partial, make partisan, colour, poison, jaundice, warp, twist, slant, distort rare prepossess 2Law Cause harm to (a state of affairs) 〔主律〕损害，侵害 delay is likely to prejudice the child's welfare 延误可能损害这孩子的幸福。 Example sentencesExamples We do not believe this extension would prejudice the state in any way in light of the Florida Supreme Court's opinion. But I believe that routine disclosure of any Category A reports would be likely to prejudice the purpose of preventing or detecting crime. The Defendants have not been prejudiced by this error. The plaintiff would be greatly prejudiced by any further delay in posting the security. It is little bit hard to see how a guarantor is prejudiced by having a 10-year obligation reduced to some shorter obligation. Synonyms damage, be detrimental to, be prejudicial to, be disadvantageous to, injure, harm, hurt, mar, spoil, impair, undermine, be deleterious to, hinder, compromise, drive a nail into the coffin of Phrases with prejudice Extinguishing any right to pursue a claim in another suit. 〔律〕无权另案起诉 the suit was dismissed with prejudice Example sentencesExamples This determination obviously put it in good stead because the company's lawsuit has been dismissed with prejudice. In case of the class-action suit, following the deal with the Commision, all claims were dismissed with prejudice on 12 June. However, as it did nothing to either entertain or offend me, I am dismissing this case with prejudice. That lawsuit, which Henning intended as a class action, was dismissed twice, the second time with prejudice, for failing to adequately state a claim. without prejudice Without detriment to any existing right or claim. 〔律〕没有不利，无损害 the payment was made without any prejudice to her rights 这笔款的支付对她的权利没有任何损害。 Example sentencesExamples He is to stress that any acceptance by us of the keys is without prejudice to the dilapidations claim. The motion was dismissed, on terms, without prejudice to the defendant's right to renew the motion at trial. The order included a provision that it was without prejudice to the right of the defendants to add her name if they so chose. This discharge is in addition to and without prejudice to any other discharge given to the Trustees. This procedure is without prejudice to the Supervising Officer's responsibility under the building contract. Synonyms justly, equitably, impartially, without bias, without prejudice, without fear or favour, with an open mind, open-mindedly, even-handedly, objectively, neutrally, disinterestedly Origin Middle English (in sense 2 of the noun): from Old French, from Latin praejudicium, from prae 'in advance' + judicium 'judgement'. noun.1 phr. Definition of prejudice in US English: prejudice nounˈprejədəsˈprɛdʒədəs 1Preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience. 先入之见，成见 English prejudice against foreigners 英国人对外国人的成见。 ingrained religious prejudices Example sentencesExamples Preconceived notions are prejudices about what is supposed to happen during the ritual, or the way in which the ritual must be done. Some prejudices (preconceived opinions of an individual based on opinions about the many) have names such as racism, sexism, or ageism. Every paper has its opinions and its prejudices; these are what one usually thinks of as the paper's distinctive voice. In this way, preconceptions and prejudices are held at bay. They usually reveal more about the pollsters' prejudices than the public's opinions. As a straight woman with my own prejudices and preconceptions, I fall somewhere in between. Each of us observes the world and the people with whom we come in contact through a lens refracted by our own upbringing, experiences and prejudices. We put up protective walls made of opinions, prejudices and strategies, barriers that are built on a deep fear of being hurt. This views a disabled person as limited more by society's prejudices than by the actual disability. Such prejudices are the necessary base of defensive positions which might threaten our own sexual identity. Another point of view may help to clarify thinking and offset preconceived notions or prejudices. These flow from the interaction between people's experiences and the prejudices of the society they live in. It's not a bunch of theory I've cooked up based on my own prejudices. Governments tend to impose the opinions and prejudices of the majority. We all bring to a film our own storehouse of experiences, impressions, prejudices. Synonyms preconceived idea, preconception, preconceived notion 1.1 Dislike, hostility, or unjust behavior deriving from unfounded opinions. 偏见；歧视，反感 accusations of racial prejudice 对种族歧视的指控。 Example sentencesExamples In its worse days it provides the basis for prejudice, discrimination, violence. Thus, the isolation of groups in segregated communities is largely a product of previous prejudice and discrimination in housing. It is one of the most misunderstood conditions in society, leaving sufferers facing prejudice on a daily basis. We were met with great prejudice and hostility in the workplace and often had to settle for lower-paid, part-time and freelance contracts - none of which came with a pension. He is taking the cast through the trial scene in To Kill a Mocking Bird, Harper Lee's classic story of racial prejudice in the American south. Again, I think the absolute basis of all prejudice is ignorance and generalization. Slurs, prejudice, and institutionalized discrimination were commonplace back then. Enable children to think more critically about prejudice and discriminatory behaviour. The objectives of Harmony Day, which are particularly poignant at this point in time, relate to racism, intolerance and prejudice. The community continues to fall victim to bigotry and prejudice on a regular basis. However, their lives were marred by poverty and misfortune due in large part to discrimination and prejudice. Where none of these conditions hold, the scripture must be taken literally, and not rejected on the basis of mere prejudice. Publicans, like everyone else in society, need to look at their own prejudice, bias and behaviours. Religious or racial prejudice and xenophobia are not likely to go away as long as human nature is what it is. That is, I begin with the assumption that human nature is originally good, and try to explain how and why racial prejudice and discrimination are nevertheless customary. Synonyms bigotry, bias, partisanship, partiality, intolerance, discrimination, a jaundiced eye, preference, one-sidedness, unfairness, inequality, inequity 2Law Harm or injury that results or may result from some action or judgment. 〔主律〕损害，侵害 prejudice resulting from delay in the institution of the proceedings 因延误诉讼程序的履行而产生的侵害。 Example sentencesExamples In that respect, we do not consider that any prejudice in fact resulted. The Inspector failed to set out adequate reasons for his decision, as a result of which the Claimant has suffered substantial prejudice. In the present case, I see no irreparable harm or prejudice that cannot be compensated for by costs. In the circumstances, it is necessary to assess whether the delay has caused irremediable prejudice to the defendant. If the terms are causing significant prejudice in conjunction with the delay, an accused should apply to vary those conditions. Synonyms detriment, harm, disadvantage, damage, injury, hurt, impairment, loss verbˈprejədəsˈprɛdʒədəs [with object] 1Give rise to prejudice in (someone); make biased. 使（某人）有偏见；使产生歧视 the statement might prejudice the jury 这种话可能会使陪审团产生偏见。 Example sentencesExamples The smell of antiseptic and the fear of injections prejudiced me against him then, but he was the most important person in our village. There are very many legal things I can think of that would prejudice me against a person more than smoking. Synonyms bias, influence, sway, predispose, make biased, make partial, make partisan, colour, poison, jaundice, warp, twist, slant, distort 2Law Cause harm to (a state of affairs) 〔主律〕损害，侵害 delay is likely to prejudice the child's welfare 延误可能损害这孩子的幸福。 Example sentencesExamples But I believe that routine disclosure of any Category A reports would be likely to prejudice the purpose of preventing or detecting crime. The Defendants have not been prejudiced by this error. We do not believe this extension would prejudice the state in any way in light of the Florida Supreme Court's opinion. The plaintiff would be greatly prejudiced by any further delay in posting the security. It is little bit hard to see how a guarantor is prejudiced by having a 10-year obligation reduced to some shorter obligation. Synonyms damage, be detrimental to, be prejudicial to, be disadvantageous to, injure, harm, hurt, mar, spoil, impair, undermine, be deleterious to, hinder, compromise, drive a nail into the coffin of Phrases without prejudice Without detriment to any existing right or claim. 〔律〕没有不利，无损害 the payment was made without any prejudice to her rights 这笔款的支付对她的权利没有任何损害。 Example sentencesExamples This procedure is without prejudice to the Supervising Officer's responsibility under the building contract. He is to stress that any acceptance by us of the keys is without prejudice to the dilapidations claim. The order included a provision that it was without prejudice to the right of the defendants to add her name if they so chose. The motion was dismissed, on terms, without prejudice to the defendant's right to renew the motion at trial. This discharge is in addition to and without prejudice to any other discharge given to the Trustees. Synonyms justly, equitably, impartially, without bias, without prejudice, without fear or favour, with an open mind, open-mindedly, even-handedly, objectively, neutrally, disinterestedly Origin Middle English (in prejudice (sense 2 of the noun)): from Old French, from Latin praejudicium, from prae ‘in advance’ + judicium ‘judgement’. noun.1 phr.
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