Emily Dickinson Lexicon

PRE-JUDGE', v.t. [prejudj'; Fr. prejuger; L. præ and judico, to judge.]

1. To judge in a cause before it is heard, or before the arguments, and facts in the case are fully known. The committee of council hath prejudged the whole case, by calling the united sense of both houses of parliament universal clamor. – Swift.
2. To judge and determine before the cause is heard; hence sometimes, to condemn beforehand or unheard. – Milton.