with prejudice

prepositional phrase

Without the possibility of future action that reverses the decision.

“The charges were dismissed with prejudice.”

Opposite
without prejudice
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Meanings

prepositional phrase
  1. formalWithout the possibility of future action that reverses the decision.

    To terminate with prejudice means that a note will be put in his file strongly recommending that no future contact be initiated (nor will he be be^([sic]) given the means to establish it).

    1982, Verbatim - Volume 8
  2. lawWithout the possibility of bringing a new case on the same basis.

    The charges were dismissed with prejudice.

Synonyms & antonyms

Opposite
without prejudice
Cite this entry
APA

with prejudice. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/with%20prejudice

MLA

“with prejudice.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/with%20prejudice. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “with prejudice,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/with%20prejudice.

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