“without prejudice”
This page shows official legal definitions of “without prejudice” from courts and ministries of justice in multiple countries. Definitions are listed in order of reading level to help with both basic understanding and deeper context.
Australia
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A statement or offer made on the basis that it will not affect a person's legal rights in later court action.
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United Kingdom
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Negotiations with a view to settlement are usually conducted "without prejudice" which means that the circumstances in which the content of those negotiations may be revealed to the court are very restricted.
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