Prejudicial Meaning
/ˌprɛdʒʊˈdɪʃl/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjExhibiting prejudice or bias.
adjCausing harm or injury; detrimental, harmful or injurious.
Sentence Examples
The evidence was excluded because it was deemed to be prejudicial.
A prejudicial attitude can be very harmful to any community.
The judge ruled that the evidence was too prejudicial to be admitted.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The judge ruled that the leaked information was ____ to the defendant's right to a fair trial.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The judge ruled that the evidence was ____ and could unfairly influence the jury's decision.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English prejudiceele, prejudicial, prejudiciall, prejudiciel, prejudiciell, prejudycyall, from Old French prejudicial, prejudiciel and Medieval Latin prēiūdiciālis.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"I must believe that the absence of specific language in our Policy Book with respect to sexual preferences cannot be construed as encouragement to prejudicial behavior or treatment."
— 1978 December 9, J. T. Harris, quotee, “Polaroid Gay Workers”, in Gay Community News, volume 6, number 20, page 2:
"Were I to give you money, for whatever reason, it would be extremely prejudicial to your chances in court if you were unfortunate enough to appear there."
— 2011, Minette Walters, The Scold's Bridle:
"The judge had granted the DA a one-week extension with the caustic admonition that the case would be summarily dismissed if at that time probative, as opposed to prejudicial, evidence was not produced."
— 1999, Dana Stabenow, Hunter's Moon, →ISBN, page 109:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The judge ruled that the leaked information was ____ to the defendant's right to a fair trial.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The judge ruled that the evidence was ____ and could unfairly influence the jury's decision.