C1 noun Formel

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.

Exemples

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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.

2

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.

3

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.

Famille de mots

Nom
foretortacy
Verb
foretort
Adverbe
foretortaciously
Adjectif
foretortacious
Apparenté
foretort
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Astuce mémo

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 rapide

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

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : a

Exemples

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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.

Famille de mots

Nom
foretortacy
Verb
foretort
Adverbe
foretortaciously
Adjectif
foretortacious
Apparenté
foretort

Collocations courantes

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

Phrases Courantes

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

Souvent confondu avec

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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Notes d'usage

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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Erreurs courantes

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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Astuce mémo

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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Origine du mot

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.

Modèles grammaticaux

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

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

Quiz rapide

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

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : a

Mots lis

complement

A2

A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.

compound

A2

Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.

conceive

A2

To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.

confer

A2

To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.

conform

A2

To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.

consecutive

A2

Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).

consistency

A2

Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.

disclude

B1

Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.

antiformous

B1

Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.

interspect

B1

Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.

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