The presence of discriminatory or prejudicial attitudes in the white population. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
You can ` t rely on what is sometimes known as prejudicial spillover or the melted cheese theory. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jan 6, 2006] Reference
It notes that in different types of legislation, the word prejudicial is interpreted differently. From Wordnik.com. [Computerworld] Reference
Lord Cantrip had not said a word prejudicial to that wretch Bonteen; much less had he hinted at any future arrangements which would be comfortable to poor Phineas. From Wordnik.com. [Phineas Redux] Reference
Sutton Associates compiled "prejudicial" dossiers on brothers Tom and Michael, as well as on Mr. Littleton. From Wordnik.com. [In Skakel Defense, R.F.K. Jr.'s Piece Summons Questions] Reference
The fund's regulatory filings say the board can use this option if cash payouts are "prejudicial" to remaining holders. From Wordnik.com. [For Redemptions, 'In-Kind'-ness Counts] Reference
Because, frankly, as long as we let this kind of prejudicial language prefigure our debates we deserve the choas and rancor that ensues. From Wordnik.com. [Balkinization] Reference
In case you didn’t know, that’s called prejudicial bias, Lee. From Wordnik.com. [Survivor Season 8: the Hockey Team – the Mann Overboard Episode « Climate Audit] Reference
English language proficiency test for foreign workers: Employers 'commitment lacking Language requirement is' prejudicial '. From Wordnik.com. [TODAYonline] Reference
The "prejudicial" nature of that evidence outweighs its relevance in establishing Mr. Kissel's views on his marriage, they said. From Wordnik.com. [The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed] Reference
The "prejudicial" nature of that evidence outweighs its relevance in establishing Robert Kissel's views on his marriage, they said. From Wordnik.com. [daytondailynews.com - News] Reference
Rohtagi persisted with his objection to the manner in which SIT was proceeding with the probe, terming it "prejudicial" to the accused. From Wordnik.com. [The Times of India] Reference
Attorney Michael Palermo, representing Ms. Perretta-Rosepink, said the jurors 'visit could have been "prejudicial" to the three defendants. From Wordnik.com. [post-gazette.com - News] Reference
A full appeal against his conviction got under way in September last year, in which Beggs said "prejudicial" publicity had affected the outcome of his 2001 trial. From Wordnik.com. [BBC News - Home] Reference
Writes to Barack Obama to criticise his "prejudicial" approach to BP and urges him to stop his relentless criticism of the company. From Wordnik.com. [Telegraph.co.uk - Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph] Reference
• Pietersen fined undisclosed sum for tweet deemed prejudicial. From Wordnik.com. [Dimitri Mascarenhas and Kevin Pietersen fined for tweets too far] Reference
Whenever I ride in the cars I (always) find it prejudicial to my health. From Wordnik.com. [How to Speak and Write Correctly] Reference
Given the "progress" of the war on terror, this seems only mildly prejudicial. From Wordnik.com. [The Enigmatic Face of Terror] Reference
Without this right they would not only be useless to her, but very prejudicial. From Wordnik.com. [An Historical Account of the Rise and Progress of the Colonies of South Carolina and Georgia, Volume 1] Reference
It also sets a prejudicial standard for all companies in similar litigation to meet. From Wordnik.com. [FASB's Tort Bar Gift] Reference
Now, familiarity with M. de Camors was, morally, fearfully prejudicial to the secretary. From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
Growing up non-caucasian in America, I experienced prejudicial attitudes at a very early age. From Wordnik.com. [Gil Laroya: The Line Between Bigotry and Racism] Reference
In Europe prejudicial comments are acceptable in many circles and are prevalent on television. From Wordnik.com. [MAIL CALL: MISSION OF A LIFETIME] Reference
The disputes among the tax-commissioners have been very unintelligible and prejudicial to them. From Wordnik.com. [Letters from Port Royal Written at the Time of the Civil War (1862-1868)] Reference
But Nickles, in a filing, called the letters "unnecessarily intimidating, prejudicial and public.". From Wordnik.com. [DeMorning DeBonis: Aug. 11, 2010] Reference
Hashim Ali Ahmed Khartoum, Sudan "Africa's Silence on Mugabe" was, as expected, prejudicial at best. From Wordnik.com. [Making Sense Of Female Sexuality] Reference
He could demand that the pretrial depositions be sealed for privacy's sake and to avoid prejudicial publicity. From Wordnik.com. ['I Want Him To Admit What He Did.'] Reference
It was really a prejudicial question, designed to dramatize the gap between political leadership then and now. From Wordnik.com. [WELCOME TO 2004, PRESIDENT WASHINGTON] Reference
He is not so well opinioned of himself, as industrious to make others, and thinks no vice so prejudicial as blushing. From Wordnik.com. [Microcosmography or, a Piece of the World Discovered; in Essays and Characters] Reference
The Abbe Brice -- and there is no reason why I should conceal it -- smells of the stable, which must be prejudicial to him. From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
We have just seen that the accumulations of DEBRIS and other material at the roots of the hair are prejudicial to its growth. From Wordnik.com. [The Art of Living in Australia ; together with three hundred Australian cookery recipes and accessory kitchen information by Mrs. H. Wicken] Reference
My own views are that meat in the middle of the day is quite unnecessary, and, indeed, during the hot months actually prejudicial. From Wordnik.com. [The Art of Living in Australia ; together with three hundred Australian cookery recipes and accessory kitchen information by Mrs. H. Wicken] Reference
It seems unlikely that the coalition would have sought to inflict wantonly prejudicial spending cuts on the female population of Britain. From Wordnik.com. [This austerity budget acts as a woman-seeking missile] Reference
I will go with him who goes furthest in acts of generosity toward our former enemies, unless those acts will be prejudicial to our friends. From Wordnik.com. [History of the Thirty-Ninth Congress of the United States] Reference
That relates to "any fraudulent conduct, or any act prejudicial to the interests of any competition or to the interests of motor sport generally". From Wordnik.com. [Ferrari's victory in doubt after breach of rules at German grand prix] Reference
A state judge has found that he used misleading and prejudicial language in describing a ballot initiative before California voters this November. From Wordnik.com. [Not So Fast] Reference
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