without prejudice
Example Sentences
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A federal grand jury indicted James in October, but the case was dismissed without prejudice a month later by a federal judge over other issues.
From Barron's ● Jun. 2, 2026
The judge dismissed the cases without prejudice, which means they can be refiled.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 25, 2025
The cases were dismissed "without prejudice", meaning the justice department could potentially refile the case at a later date.
From BBC ● Nov. 24, 2025
Currie dismissed the case without prejudice, meaning that Trump administration can file the case again within six months.
From Salon ● Nov. 24, 2025
It was just being what it was, a mindless, merciless star that would shine on whatever got in its way, beauty or horror, without prejudice, with equal heat.
From "Adrift" by Paul Griffin
