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English word prejudice comes from Latin iudicium (Judgment, decision. Opinion. Trial. Wish, desire.), Latin prae- (Before; in front. In charge.)

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iudicium (Latin)

Judgment, decision. Opinion. Trial. Wish, desire.

prae- (Latin)

Before; in front. In charge.

praeiudicium (Latin)

Precedent, example. Prejudgment.

prejudice (Old French)

(chiefly, legal) harm; damage. (chiefly, legal) prejudgment; prejudice.

prejudice (English)

(transitive) To cause prejudice.. (transitive) To have a negative impact on someone's position, chances etc. (countable) An adverse judgment or opinion formed beforehand or without knowledge of the facts.. (countable) An irrational hostile attitude, fear or hatred towards a particular group, race or religion.. (countable) Any preconceived opinion or feeling, whether positive or negative.. [...]

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