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pregiudizievole

prejudicial

adjective preh-joo-dee-TSYEH-voh-leh Rare

Also means

detrimental

Usage Note

Pregiudizievole is a formal legal and administrative adjective meaning harmful or prejudicial to someone's interests or rights. It is more precise than dannoso (harmful) because it specifically implies a legal or procedural disadvantage. You will encounter it in court decisions: atto pregiudizievole per i creditori (act detrimental to creditors).

Examples

"La clausola è stata dichiarata pregiudizievole per il consumatore."

Natural Translation

The clause was declared detrimental to the consumer.

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