“Without Prejudice” – what does it mean?

“Without prejudice” is a legal term often used in written and verbal communications during negotiations. Marking a letter “Without Prejudice” allows parties to communicate freely in an attempt to settle a dispute out of court without fear that what is contained in the letter will be used as evidence in court proceedings.

A letter marked “Without Prejudice” implies that the content of the communication is confidential during negotiations to settle a dispute.

The use of Without prejudice communications is a valuable legal tool in non-court dispute resolution by allowing parties to explore potential solutions and make proposals without committing to them if negotiations fail.