Definitions

1. verb

to form an opinion about something before it is known or understood, or to judge someone or something unfairly before all the facts are known.

“The media was accused of forejudging the outcome of the election.”

2. verb

to judge or decide before the time or the proper occasion for doing so.

“The court was criticized for forejudging the defendant’s guilt without sufficient evidence.”

3. noun

a preconceived opinion or judgment.

“His forejudgment of the new employee was unfair and biased.”