prejudgment

noun, adj — 3 senses

prejudgment

noun

Etymology From pre- + judgment.

1

A judgment made before evidence has been presented, a prejudice.

2

The act of prejudging; an act of forming a premature opinion or judgment about someone or something.

prejudgment

adj

Etymology From pre- + judgment.

1

Pertaining to or occurring during the period preceding entry of judgment.

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