prejudgment

noun

Definition of prejudgmentnext
as in assumption
an attitude, belief, or impression formed in advance of actual experience of something the general public's prejudgment of the accused before the trial had even started

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  1. assumption
  2. theory
  3. prejudice
Noun
  • The acquisition also includes the assumption of over $2 billion in Nordstrom's debt, signaling a significant financial commitment from the buyers.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This approach aligns seamlessly with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles, which advocate for continuous verification and the assumption that threats could exist both inside and outside the organization.
    Jeremy Vaughan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of assumption
Noun
  • One theory is that Trump routinely threatens other countries as a negotiation tactic.
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
  • All manner of theories have swirled but nothing coherent obtained, other than an abiding fear of Russian retaliation.
    Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of theory
Noun
  • In a 6-to-3 decision, the Supreme Court upheld Korematsu’s conviction, claiming that the evacuation order was legal and the executive order showed no racial prejudice.
    Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Dec. 2024
  • To triumph, these athletes must overcome tremendous odds — including poverty, historic prejudice or personal challenges that people find sympathetic.
    Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of prejudice
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“Prejudgment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prejudgment. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.

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