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foresight
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fore·sight  (fôrst, fr-)
n.
1. Perception of the significance and nature of events before they have occurred.
2. Care in providing for the future; prudence. See Synonyms at prudence.
3. The act of looking forward.

foresighted adj.
foresighted·ly adv.
foresighted·ness n.
foresightful adj.

foresight
Noun
1. the ability to anticipate and provide for future needs
2. the front sight on a firearm

Foresight of housekeepers: company of housekeepers, 15th century.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.foresight - providence by virtue of planning prudently for the future
providence - the prudence and care exercised by someone in the management of resources
2.foresight - seeing ahead; knowing in advance; foreseeing
knowing - a clear and certain mental apprehension

foresight
Translations
foresight [ˈfɔːsaɪt] nprevisión f
foresight [ˈfɔːsaɪt] nprévoyance f
foresight [ˈfɔːsaɪt] nVoraussicht f, Weitblick m
foresight [ˈfɔːsaɪt] nprevidenza


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The unique situation of the occupied territories, however, and the by now no doubt redoubled refusal of the Israelis to ratify the treaty, fall under the exclusions Washington so foresightedly negotiated into the treaty: that the criminal must come from a ratifying state or the crimes must be committed in one.
 
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