prejudice has definitions from the field of law
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[ noun ] a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

Synonyms

bias preconception

Used in print

(Edward P. Lawton, "Northern Liberals and Southern...)

Accounts have been published of Northern liberals in the South up_against segregationist prejudice , especially in state-supported universities where pressure may be strong to uphold the majority view .

2
[ verb ] (law) disadvantage by prejudice; in law

Related terms

disadvantage justice

3
[ verb ] influence (somebody's) opinion in advance

Synonyms

prepossess

4
[ noun ] an opinion that is preconceived and (usually) unfavorable
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