Foretells
/ˈfɔːrˌtɛlz/
Definitions
- (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
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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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