foregoing
Prononciation : [fɔːrˈɡoʊɪŋ]
Mot
Contexte : « references »
(adjective) something that has been mentioned before in a conversation or text. If you’re talking about something earlier in a story, that’s the foregoing information.
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The foregoing examples explain how to solve the math problems.
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The following information is not related to the foregoing discussion.
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Can you repeat the foregoing points for clarity?
Contexte : « legal »
(noun) the things that were mentioned earlier, typically in a legal or formal document. This refers to anything that has already been said and needs to be considered.
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The lawyer referred to the foregoing as evidence in the case.
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The judge disregarded the foregoing details because they were irrelevant.
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What does the foregoing say about the terms of the agreement?
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