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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Knowing beforehand.; Knowing beforehand via natural or ordinary means. uncountable, usually

   "The prosecution intends to prove that the defendant had foreknowledge."

2. 2
   knowledge of an event before it occurs wordnet
3. 3
   Knowing beforehand.; Knowing beforehand via supernatural or paranormal means. uncountable, usually

Synonyms

All synonyms

precognitionprecognitionprescienceanticipationapprehensionclairvoyance

Example

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"The prosecution intends to prove that the defendant had foreknowledge."

Etymology

From fore- + knowledge.

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