Without Prejudice Communication
/ˌwɪðaʊt ˈprɛdʒʊdɪs ˌkɒmjʊnɪˈkeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A statement, offer, or communication made in a dispute context that cannot be used as evidence against the maker to prove liability or fault, aiming to facilitate settlement.
The parties exchanged without prejudice communications to attempt resolution without admitting liability.
Forms
- without prejudice communication
- without prejudice communications
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Commentary
Typically used to encourage open and frank negotiation by protecting statements from later evidentiary use; the phrase must be expressly stated and limited in scope to be effective.
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