Prejudice

The concept that what happens in court or by stipulation of the parties will affect future proceedings. Generally, temporary orders are said to be without prejudice, which means that the parties have a right to a trial on all matters, including those decided by temporary orders. In contrast, with prejudice means that even at trial the earlier order determines the outcome. If your complaint for divorce is dismissed without prejudice, you may file again. If it is dismissed with prejudice, you may not refile.