n. [ F. préjudice, L. praejudicium; prae before + judicium judgment. See Prejudicate, Judicial. ] 1. Foresight. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ] Naught might hinder his quick prejudize. Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. An opinion or judgment formed without due examination; prejudgment; a leaning toward one side of a question from other considerations than those belonging to it; an unreasonable predilection for, or objection against, anything; especially, an opinion or leaning adverse to anything, without just grounds, or before sufficient knowledge. [ 1913 Webster ] Though often misled by prejudice and passion, he was emphatically an honest man. Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. (Law) A bias on the part of judge, juror, or witness which interferes with fairness of judgment. [ 1913 Webster ] 4. Mischief; hurt; damage; injury; detriment. Locke. [ 1913 Webster ] England and France might, through their amity, Breed him some prejudice. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ] Syn. -- Prejudgment; prepossession; bias; harm; hurt; damage; detriment; mischief; disadvantage. [ 1913 Webster ] |