Foretelle
/ˈfɔːrˌtɛl/
Definitions
- (v.) To predict or declare in advance, especially concerning legal outcomes or future events relevant to law.
The expert witness attempted to foretelle the potential consequences of the contract breach.
Forms
- foretelles
- foretelled
- foretelling
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Commentary
Use of 'foretelle' in legal texts is rare and often poetic or archaic; typically replaced by terms like 'predict' or 'foresee.'
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