Dictionary entry

Prejudge

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Pre‐judge″ (�), v. t. [imp. & p. p.Prejudged (�); p. pr. & vb. n.Prejudging.] [Pref. pre + judge: cf. F. préjuger. Cf. Prejudicate, Prejudice.] To judge before hearing, or before full and sufficient examination; to decide or sentence by anticipation; to condemn beforehand.

The committee of council hath prejudged the whole case, by calling the united sense of both houses of Parliament“ a universal clamor.” Swift.