with prejudice
The term "with prejudice" is primarily used in legal contexts to indicate that a decision is final and prevents the same case from being brought to court again.
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Definition
C1Legal
(formal, technical)A final court decision that prevents the same case from being refiled.
Example
- The judge dismissed the case with prejudice, so the plaintiff cannot sue again on the same grounds.
B2General
(formal)An action or decision influenced by preconceived opinions or biases.
Example
- The committee's decision was made with prejudice, favoring one party unfairly.
Similar
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