Forethought

a.	1.	Thought of, or planned, beforehand; aforethought; prepense; hence, deliberate.
n.	1.	A thinking or planning beforehand; prescience; premeditation; forecast; provident care. A sphere that will demand from him forethought, courage, and wisdom. - I. Taylor.

Noun	1.	forethought - planning or plotting in advance of acting Synonyms: premeditation
	2.	forethought - judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger; "he exercised caution in opening the door"; "he handled the vase with care" Synonyms: care, caution, precaution

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