Welcome to Washington State Courts. Always date your letters.Always keep a copy of the letter you send. Are you in an employment law dispute with your employer and looking to reach a fair exit package deal? Ask for exactly what you want. What is without prejudice? What does without prejudice mean? A case that is dismissed "without prejudice" is only dismissed temporarily. This temporary dismissal means that the plaintiff is allowed to re-file charges. "Dismissed without prejudice" is a legal term that means a case is dismissed but can still be refiled at a later point.