Formed (as an opinion) prior to knowledge or examination of the case; preconceived.
Origin
Late 16th century (in an earlier sense). From classical Latin praeiūdicātus formed as an opinion in advance, use as adjective of past participle of praeiūdicāre.
prejudicate2
/priːˈdʒuːdɪkeɪt/
Now rare
verb
[with object]To judge beforehand; to form a prior opinion of, especially hastily or rashly; to condemn in advance. Compare prejudge. Now rare.
Origin
Mid 16th century (in an earlier sense). From classical Latin praeiūdicāt-, past participial stem of praeiūdicāre to judge beforehand, give a preliminary judgement, to form an opinion in advance, to be prejudicial to, in post-classical Latin also to harm from prae- + iūdicāre. Compare prejudicate.