1. in a way that causes harm or disadvantage; detrimentally
Usage: formal; often used in legal contexts

Examples

• The leaked information could prejudicially affect the defendant’s right to a fair trial.
• The judge ruled that the evidence would prejudicially influence the jury.
• Publishing those details might prejudicially impact the ongoing investigation.
• The company’s reputation was prejudicially damaged by the false accusations.
• The witness’s testimony was excluded because it would prejudicially bias the proceedings.
• The merger was blocked because it would prejudicially affect market competition.