PoliticsSeptember 4, 2026
nonprejudicial
non-PRED-juh-dih-shul
Definition
Not biased or unfairly influencing someone's judgment; impartial and neutral in tone.
Etymology
The word is formed by combining the prefix 'non-' (not) with 'prejudicial,' derived from the Latin 'praejudicium,' meaning a prior or hasty judgment.
In the news
In this article, the term describes the state's requirement that legal disclosure statements on ballots must remain neutral and avoid swaying voters, a standard that critics like Arthur West argue the current disclosure fails to meet.
Voters will see statement on Washington state income tax measure’s budget effects
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