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Prejudged Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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prejudged

[ˌpriːˈdʒʌdʒd ]

Definition

Context #1 | Verb

legal judgments

Prejudged refers to forming an opinion or making a decision about someone or something in advance, often without sufficient evidence or knowledge. It is commonly used in legal contexts to describe cases where a judge may have made conclusions prior to hearing all the evidence.

Synonyms

assume, bias, preconceive.

Examples of usage

  • The jury was cautioned against prejudging the defendant.
  • It's unfair to prejudge a person's abilities based on their appearance.
  • They prejudged the outcome of the discussion before it even started.

Translations

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Origin of 'prejudged'

The term 'prejudged' is derived from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the verb 'judge', which has its origins in the Latin 'judicare', meaning 'to judge'. The alteration of 'judge' into its past participle form, 'judged', followed by the added prefix denotes the act of forming an opinion or conclusion about someone or something before meeting them or understanding the context fully. Its usage has evolved to encapsulate the broader notion of forming biases and assumptions that can lead to unfair treatment or misunderstandings. The concept has been prevalent in legal and social discussions, highlighting issues like prejudice and the importance of fair judgment.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,597 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.