forejudge

(fôr juj′)

to consider or decide before knowing the facts; judge beforehand

Law to expel or dispossess by court judgment

Origin: ME forjugen < OFr forjugier < fors, outside (< L foris: see forfeit) + jugier: see judge

See forejudge in American Heritage Dictionary 4

also for·judge

transitive verb fore·judged also for·judged, fore·judg·ing also for·judg·ing, fore·judg·es also for·judg·es

To judge beforehand without adequate examination or evidence; prejudge.

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