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Term Definition Without Prejudice - refers to something decided, ordered, adjudged,
but settled in a way the parties may refile.
Application in Divorce Generally, pretrial orders are said to be without prejudice, meaning that the parties have a right to trial and that the issue is not settled permanently.

In divorce and family law, almost all rulings (except property distribution) are subject the courts continuing review, for example, child support; thus they are settled without prejudice.

Lawsuits dismissed for failure to statute of limitations does not apply.

Compare With Prejudice.

See also Laches.