prejudge

[ pree-juhj ]

/ priˈdʒʌdʒ /

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verb (used with object), pre·judged, pre·judg·ing.

to judge beforehand.

to pass judgment on prematurely or without sufficient reflection or investigation.

RELATED WORDS

decide, presume, forejudge

Nearby words

Origin of prejudge

1555–65; < French préjuger < Latin praejūdicāre. See pre-, judge

Related formspre·judg·er, nounpre·judg·ment; especially British, pre·judge·ment, noun

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Examples from the Web for prejudge

Unlike many on both sides, I don't want to prejudge the situation.
Dinesh D’Souza: Ferguson Protesters Are Just Like ISIS|Olivia Nuzzi|August 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The French government has been careful not to prejudge the identity of the assailants or their motives.
The Master Terrorist We Gave Away|Christopher Dickey|May 28, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Of course, there will be some who will prejudge me, but that's OK: I don't expect to get all of the votes anyway.
Happy Birthday, Dad|George W. Bush|June 11, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Scotland Yard refused to prejudge the case despite the penny-a-liners.
The Big Bow Mystery|I. Zangwill

Prejudge nothing, my friend; with time, all will be cleared up.
The Indian Scout|Gustave Aimard
We are the investigators of the circumstances: it is not for us to prejudge.
The Shrieking Pit|Arthur J. Rees
"I should be very sorry to prejudge the case, or to judge it all," said John.
The Marriage of Elinor|Margaret Oliphant
Our doubtings vanish with the déjeûner, and we exchange solemn vows never hereafter to prejudge a Gascon boniface by his inn.
A Midsummer Drive Through The Pyrenees|Edwin Asa Dix

British Dictionary definitions for prejudge

prejudge

/ (priːˈdʒʌdʒ) /

verb

(tr) to judge beforehand, esp without sufficient evidence

Derived Formsprejudger, nounprejudgment or prejudgement, noun

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Word Origin and History for prejudge

prejudge

1560s, from French préjuger (16c.), equivalent to Latin praejudicare "to judge beforehand;" see pre- + judge (v.). Related: Prejudged; prejudging; prejudgment.