C1 noun Formal

foretortacy

/ˌfɔːrˈtɔːrtəsi/

The quality or state of anticipating potential legal wrongs, liabilities, or complications before they occur. It describes a proactive and strategic focus on preventing future damages or ethical failures through careful observation and planning.

Ejemplos

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Her foretortacy in checking the contract prevented a major lawsuit later.

Her foretortacy in checking the contract prevented a major lawsuit later.

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The board of directors commended the legal team's foretortacy in addressing the regulatory shifts before they were enacted.

The board of directors commended the legal team's foretortacy in addressing the regulatory shifts before they were enacted.

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I'm glad your foretortacy led you to save copies of those emails; we really needed them to prove our point.

I'm glad your foretortacy led you to save copies of those emails; we really needed them to prove our point.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
foretortacy
Verb
foretort
Adverbio
foretortaciously
Adjetivo
foretortacious
Relacionado
foretort
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Truco para recordar

Break it into three parts: 'Fore' (before), 'Tort' (legal wrong), and 'acy' (state of). It's the state of seeing the 'tort' before it happens.

Quiz rápido

The project manager's __________ allowed the team to identify the structural flaw before construction began, saving millions in potential damages.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: a

Ejemplos

1

Her foretortacy in checking the contract prevented a major lawsuit later.

everyday

Her foretortacy in checking the contract prevented a major lawsuit later.

2

The board of directors commended the legal team's foretortacy in addressing the regulatory shifts before they were enacted.

formal

The board of directors commended the legal team's foretortacy in addressing the regulatory shifts before they were enacted.

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I'm glad your foretortacy led you to save copies of those emails; we really needed them to prove our point.

informal

I'm glad your foretortacy led you to save copies of those emails; we really needed them to prove our point.

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The study examines the role of foretortacy within the framework of pre-emptive jurisprudence and corporate governance.

academic

The study examines the role of foretortacy within the framework of pre-emptive jurisprudence and corporate governance.

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Strategic foretortacy is essential for any startup looking to navigate the complex patent landscape of the tech industry.

business

Strategic foretortacy is essential for any startup looking to navigate the complex patent landscape of the tech industry.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
foretortacy
Verb
foretort
Adverbio
foretortaciously
Adjetivo
foretortacious
Relacionado
foretort

Colocaciones comunes

exercise foretortacy to practice anticipation of potential wrongs
legal foretortacy anticipation of legal liabilities
strategic foretortacy planning to avoid future complications
demonstrate foretortacy to show the ability to anticipate issues
lack of foretortacy failure to anticipate potential problems

Frases Comunes

by way of foretortacy

as a means of anticipating and preventing a wrong

due foretortacy

the appropriate level of foresight required in a situation

an act of foretortacy

a specific action taken to prevent future liability

Se confunde a menudo con

foretortacy vs fortuity

Fortuity refers to a chance occurrence or accident, whereas foretortacy refers to the intentional, proactive anticipation of a wrong.

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Notas de uso

Use this word specifically in contexts involving risk management or legal strategy where avoiding a 'tort' (a civil wrong) is the primary goal. It is a highly formal term used to describe a high-level cognitive or professional skill.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use it to mean general 'planning' or 'scheduling,' but it specifically implies the avoidance of a negative legal or ethical outcome.

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Truco para recordar

Break it into three parts: 'Fore' (before), 'Tort' (legal wrong), and 'acy' (state of). It's the state of seeing the 'tort' before it happens.

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Origen de la palabra

A constructed term from the English prefix 'fore-' (meaning before) and the Latin-derived 'tort' (meaning a wrongful act), combined with the suffix '-acy' to denote a state or quality.

Patrones gramaticales

Uncountable noun Often used with the verbs 'exercise' or 'demonstrate' The plural form 'foretortacies' is theoretically possible but extremely rare.
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Contexto cultural

Reflects a legalistic culture that prioritizes proactive risk mitigation and the avoidance of litigation.

Quiz rápido

The project manager's __________ allowed the team to identify the structural flaw before construction began, saving millions in potential damages.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: a

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