Prognosticate
/ˈprɒɡ.nə.stɪ.keɪt/
Definitions
- (v.) To foretell or predict future events based on present signs or evidence, often used in legal contexts to anticipate outcomes or trends.
The lawyer attempted to prognosticate the court's decision based on prior rulings.
Forms
- prognosticates
- prognosticated
- prognosticating
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Commentary
In legal writing, 'prognosticate' is formal and often implies an analytical prediction rather than mere speculation.
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