Legal Definitions - fixed opinion

Definition: A bias or prejudice that disqualifies a potential juror.

Example: During jury selection, a potential juror expresses a strong belief that all people of a certain race are guilty of crimes. This is a fixed opinion that would disqualify them from serving on the jury.

Explanation: A fixed opinion is a preconceived notion or bias that prevents someone from being impartial in a given situation. In the example, the potential juror's belief about a certain race would prevent them from being fair and impartial in a trial involving a person of that race. This type of bias is not allowed in the legal system and can disqualify someone from serving on a jury or participating in other legal proceedings.