foregone conclusion

noun

Definition of FOREGONE CONCLUSION

: a conclusion that has preceded argument or examination

: an inevitable result : certainty <the victory was a foregone conclusion>

1604

FOREGONE CONCLUSION Defined for Kids

noun fore·gone conclusion \ˈfȯr-ˌgȯn-\

: something felt to be sure to happen

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