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aforethought

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a⋅fore⋅thought

  [uh-fawr-thawt, uh-fohr-]
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–adjective
1. thought of previously; premeditated (usually used predicatively): with malice aforethought.
–noun
2. premeditation; forethought.
Origin:
1575–85; afore + thought 2
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a·fore·thought   (ə-fôr'thôt', -fōr'-)   
adj.  Planned or intended beforehand; premeditated: malice aforethought.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Main Entry: afore·thought
Pronunciation: &-'fOr-"thot
Function: adjective
: previously in mind : PREMEDITATED
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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