Phrase guide

without prejudice

prep_phrase · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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prep_phrase

Meaning 1

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see without, prejudice.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • without bias or prejudice

Meaning relationships

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prep_phrase

Meaning 2

Not affecting nor considering other possibly related issues.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: formal

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Meaning 3

Without affecting a legal interest.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: law

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Meaning 4

Without binding future decisions or requiring a certain position to be taken in the future; (law) used to allow a statement or proposal in communications, while allowing the party to return to their original position without being impeded by the described statement or proposal.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The court granted temporary custody to the mother, without prejudice as to the father's right to seek permanent custody at a later hearing.
  • When attempting to settle a lawsuit, the parties generally communicate on a "without prejudice" basis.

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History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: huomioimatta — not considering
  • Finnish: ottamatta huomioon — not considering
  • Finnish: puuttumatta — law: not affecting
  • Finnish: koskematta — law: not affecting
  • Spanish: sin menoscabo — law: not affecting
  • Finnish: sitoumuksetta — without binding future decisions or positions