forethought

Noun
Synonyms: premeditationcautionprecautioncare

WordNet 3.0

Noun (2)

  1. planning or plotting in advance of actingSynonyms: premeditation
  2. judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger“he exercised caution in opening the door”“he handled the vase with care”Synonyms: cautionprecautioncare
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Forethought \Fore"thought`\, a. Thought of, or planned, beforehand; aforethought; prepense; hence, deliberate. "Forethought malice." --Bacon. [1913 Webster]
Forethought \Fore"thought`\, n. A thinking or planning beforehand; prescience; premeditation; forecast; provident care. [1913 Webster]

A sphere that will demand from him forethought, courage, and wisdom. --I. Taylor. [1913 Webster]

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