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Meaning of PREJUDGE

Pronunciation:  pree'juj

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [v]  judge beforehand, esp. without sufficient evidence
 
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Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Pre*judge"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Prejudged}; p. pr. &
vb. n. {Prejudging}.] [Pref. pre + judge: cf. F. pr['e]juger.
Cf. {Prejudicate}, {Prejudice}.]
To judge before hearing, or before full and sufficient
examination; to decide or sentence by anticipation; to
condemn beforehand.
      The committee of council hath prejudged the whole case,
      by calling the united sense of both houses of
      Parliament`` a universal clamor.''       --Swift.
 

 

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