prejudicial

/ˌprɛdʒəˈdɪʃəl/
adjective
  1. Causing harm or damage to someone or something, especially in a legal or official context.
    • The leaked information was prejudicial to the defendant's right to a fair trial.
    • Spreading false rumors can be prejudicial to a person's reputation.
    • The judge ruled that the evidence was too prejudicial and could not be used in court.
  2. Showing or based on prejudice; biased.
    • We must avoid making prejudicial assumptions about people we don't know.
    • The article contained prejudicial language against immigrants.
    • His prejudicial remarks offended many people in the audience.
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