prejudice
ਪੱਖਪਾਤ
definition
verb
the statement might prejudice the jury
give rise to prejudice in (someone); make biased.
delay is likely to prejudice the child's welfare
cause harm to (a state of affairs).
noun
English prejudice against foreigners
preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience.
prejudice resulting from delay in the institution of the proceedings
harm or injury that results or may result from some action or judgment.
example
In the circumstances, it is necessary to assess whether the delay has caused irremediable 'prejudice' to the defendant.
the statement might 'prejudice' the jury
He is taking the cast through the trial scene in To Kill a Mocking Bird, Harper Lee's classic story of racial 'prejudice' in the American south.
Religious or racial 'prejudice' and xenophobia are not likely to go away as long as human nature is what it is.
It is one of the most misunderstood conditions in society, leaving sufferers facing 'prejudice' on a daily basis.
accusations of racial 'prejudice'
In its worse days it provides the basis for 'prejudice' , discrimination, violence.
In the present case, I see no irreparable harm or 'prejudice' that cannot be compensated for by costs.
The Inspector failed to set out adequate reasons for his decision, as a result of which the Claimant has suffered substantial 'prejudice' .
'prejudice' resulting from delay in the institution of the proceedings
We do not believe this extension would 'prejudice' the state in any way in light of the Florida Supreme Court's opinion.
Publicans, like everyone else in society, need to look at their own 'prejudice' , bias and behaviours.
But I believe that routine disclosure of any Category A reports would be likely to 'prejudice' the purpose of preventing or detecting crime.
Slurs, 'prejudice' , and institutionalized discrimination were commonplace back then.
accusations of racial 'prejudice'
Where none of these conditions hold, the scripture must be taken literally, and not rejected on the basis of mere 'prejudice' .
Enable children to think more critically about 'prejudice' and discriminatory behaviour.
However, their lives were marred by poverty and misfortune due in large part to discrimination and 'prejudice' .
There are very many legal things I can think of that would 'prejudice' me against a person more than smoking.
Again, I think the absolute basis of all 'prejudice' is ignorance and generalization.
We were met with great 'prejudice' and hostility in the workplace and often had to settle for lower-paid, part-time and freelance contracts - none of which came with a pension.
The community continues to fall victim to bigotry and 'prejudice' on a regular basis.
delay is likely to 'prejudice' the child's welfare
If the terms are causing significant 'prejudice' in conjunction with the delay, an accused should apply to vary those conditions.
In that respect, we do not consider that any 'prejudice' in fact resulted.
the statement might 'prejudice' the jury
delay is likely to 'prejudice' the child's welfare
The objectives of Harmony Day, which are particularly poignant at this point in time, relate to racism, intolerance and 'prejudice' .
English 'prejudice' against foreigners
Thus, the isolation of groups in segregated communities is largely a product of previous 'prejudice' and discrimination in housing.
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