1. General: Irrational, preconceived opinion that leads to preferential treatment to some people and unfavorable bias or hostility against others, due to ignorance (or in direct contradiction) of facts. Prejudice literally means, pre-judgment.
2. Law: Damage to or detriment of the rights of a party resulting from a judgment, or the actions of another party. See also with prejudice and without prejudice.
Use 'prejudice' in a Sentence
It is not good to have prejudice against buying any used car because often times the engine remains powerful even though the outside may look aged and rusty.
Women are often subject to gender-related prejudice in the workplace, which results in things like a greater likelihood to be subjected to sexual harassment or to be passed over for a promotion.
Most Americans use prejudice against foreigners, claiming that they are typical of some behavior associated with their race or heritage.
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