Foretells

/ˈfɔːrˌtɛlz/

Definitions

  1. (v.) Third-person singular form of foretell, meaning to predict or indicate a future event, often based on evidence or prescience.
    The contract foretells potential liabilities that may arise during execution.

Forms

  • foretell
  • foretelling
  • foretold

Commentary

As a verb form, 'foretells' is typically used in legal drafting to indicate predictive statements or anticipatory clauses within contracts or legal analysis.

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