Foreshadowed
/ˈfɔːrˌʃæˌdoʊd/
Definitions
- (v.) Past tense and past participle of foreshadow, meaning to indicate or suggest something beforehand, especially in legal contexts such as case outcomes or statutory interpretation.
The court's ruling foreshadowed a shift in enforcement policy.
Forms
- foreshadow
- foreshadows
- foreshadowing
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Commentary
Used primarily as the past form of foreshadow; in legal writing, it often signals precedent or anticipated legal developments.
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