without prejudice
The phrase "without prejudice" is commonly used in legal contexts to ensure that certain actions or statements do not affect a party's rights or legal standing.
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Definition
C1Legal Proceedings
(formal)A dismissal that allows the plaintiff to refile the same claim in the future.
Example
- The case was dismissed without prejudice, so the plaintiff may bring the lawsuit again.
C1Settlement Discussions
(formal)Statements made during negotiations that cannot be used as evidence in court.
Example
- The offer was made without prejudice to encourage open settlement discussions.
C1General Legal
(formal)An action or statement made without compromising one's legal rights or positions.
Example
- The letter was sent without prejudice to preserve all legal rights.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "without prejudice":
with prejudicewithout recourseextreme prejudiceunder protest