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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