without prejudice

ADVERB

favorably

Synonyms

STRONGEST

approvingly cordially enthusiastically fairly generously positively

WEAK

agreeably amiably courteously graciously heartily helpfully receptively usefully willingly with approbation with approval

Antonyms

WEAK

disadvantageously unfavorably unfriendly

ADVERB

objectively

Synonyms

STRONGEST

detachedly disinterestedly equitably indifferently justly neutrally soberly squarely

STRONG

considerately dispassionately evenhandedly

WEAK

open-mindedly with an open mind with impartiality with objectivity without bias without favor

Antonyms

WEAK

emotionally subjectively

ADVERB

right

Synonyms

STRONG

decently properly

WEAK

conscientiously dispassionately equitably ethically evenly honestly honorably impartially lawfully legitimately morally objectively reliably righteously sincerely squarely virtuously without bias

Antonyms

WEAK

inaccurately inappropriately incorrectly indirectly unfairly unjustly unsuitably wrongly

Example Sentences

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A federal grand jury indicted James in October, but the case was dismissed without prejudice a month later by a federal judge over other issues.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Judge Cameron McGowan Currie dismissed the charges without prejudice, leaving open a door for the Justice Department to pursue reviving one or both cases.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 8, 2025

The cases were dismissed "without prejudice", meaning the justice department could potentially refile the case at a later date.

From BBC • Nov. 24, 2025

Currie dismissed the case without prejudice, meaning that Trump administration can file the case again within six months.

From Salon • Nov. 24, 2025

I shall try to follow the Professor’s example, and think without prejudice on the facts before me....

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker

without prejudice

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