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prejudice

a) An adverse judgement or opinion formed beforehand or without knowledge of the facts.

the first did in the forepart sit, / That nought mote hinder his quicke preiudize: / He had a sharpe foresight, and working wit [...].

b) Any preconceived opinion or feeling, whether positive or negative.

a) To have a negative impact on someones position, chances etc.

b) To cause prejudice.

See Also: prejudge, prejudiced

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