with prejudice

with prejudice

1. (formal) Without the possibility of future action that reverses the decision.
   • 1982, Verbatim - Volume 8:

     To terminate with prejudice means that a note will be put in his file strongly recommending that no future contact be initiated (nor will he be be [sic] given the means to establish it).

2. (law) Without the possibility of bringing a new case on the same basis.

   The charges were dismissed with prejudice.

• without prejudice

• terminate with extreme prejudice