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terminate (someone) with extreme prejudice

To kill someone without hesitation, mercy, or discernment. The general warned the rebels that they must either surrender or be terminated with extreme prejudice. We must terminate these terrorists with extreme prejudice to ensure the safety of our country.

kill (someone) with extreme prejudice

To kill someone without hesitation, mercy, or discernment. The general warned the rebels that they must either surrender or be killed with extreme prejudice. We must kill these terrorists with extreme prejudice to ensure the safety of our country.

without prejudice

1. Without any detriment to or waiver of an existing or inherent legal right or claim. A: "But didn't the judge already decided the case in our favor?" B: "No, he dismissed it, but without prejudice, so the other party has the right to open another lawsuit against us."

2. Of an offer, not to be admissible in a court of law, especially as an admission or liability or guilt. The company offered to settle out of court for $250,000 without prejudice for the accident.

prejudice (one) against (someone or something)

To cause one to have a prejudicial and unfavorable opinion of someone or something. Don't let one bad experience prejudice you against trying snowboarding again! You shouldn't let her former employers' reputation prejudice you against her—she would make a valuable addition to your team.

prejudice someone or something against someone or something

to turn someone or a group against someone or something. I believe that the lawyer was trying to prejudice the jury against the defendant. The discussion about how calves are raised prejudiced me against eating veal.

terminate someone with extreme prejudice

murder or assassinate someone. euphemistic, chiefly US

The expression originated in the terminology of the Central Intelligence Agency in the 1970s.

See also: extreme, prejudice, someone, terminate

without ˈprejudice (to something)

(law) without affecting any other legal matter: They agreed to pay compensation without prejudice (= without admitting guilt).

See also: prejudice, without

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Throughout Pride and Prejudice there is a lot of tension between Lizzy and her romantic interests.

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She urged the media to contribute to the effort of eliminating discrimination and prejudice faced by HIV carriers.

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Clem Thomas, Dafen, Llanelli | Editor's note: The proportion of Labour supporters expressing some degree of prejudice against Welsh speakers was 7%.

Resentment does not equal prejudice

Other figures show 18% admit prejudice towards transgender people, 13% towards gays and lesbians.

High levels of prejudice are revealed in opinion survey

All the redrafted provisions dismiss any prejudice to Islamic precepts", he said affirming full commitment to the constitution.

Bahrain committed to CEDAW covenant; no prejudice to Islamic precepts

This enabled the guest to converse without being able to form any prejudice about their fellow diners based on physical appearance.

Coca-Cola hopes to fight sterotypes this Ramadan

At the end of the study, participants in the meditation group, but not the class, reported reduced prejudice toward both African Americans and the homeless.

A practice to heal prejudice: how loving-kindness meditation taps the roots of empathy

Colleges and universities are microcosms of society and are therefore a logical place to address racial prejudice and prepare students to function in todays' racially diverse society.

Racial prejudice in college students: a cross-sectional examination

The rise in prejudice has been driven by Islamaphobia following the 9/11 attacks and follows the surge in support for UKIP's anti-immigration stance.

RACISM ON THE RISE IN BRITAIN; 30% of people surveyed admit to being prejudiced

Warmington further added that the makeup of prejudice was complicated as there were tensions between black and Asian communities.

Racism persistently growing in Britain: Survey

While subdued forms of everyday prejudice may seem harmless, appearances can be deceiving.

Deconstructing the Pyramid of Prejudice

Comparing intergroup contact effects on blatant and subtle prejudice in adolescents: A multivariate multilevel model

Comparando el efecto del contacto intergrupal en el prejuicio manifiesto y sutil en adolescentes: un modelo multinivel multivariado

The definition of prejudice is a preconceived judgment or opinion.

Dealing with prejudice

Topics include the brain structures involved in categorizing and judging others, the role of evolution in prejudice, the relationship of prejudice to language and social norms, the role of social context in creating prejudice and stereotypes, the impact of stereotypes and prejudice on academic performance, their role in small-group processes, and their role on everyday social interactions.

Stereotyping and prejudice

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