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.

Exemplos

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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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
foretortacy
Verb
foretort
Advérbio
foretortaciously
Adjetivo
foretortacious
Relacionado
foretort
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Dica de memorização

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.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: a

Exemplos

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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
foretortacy
Verb
foretort
Advérbio
foretortaciously
Adjetivo
foretortacious
Relacionado
foretort

Colocações comuns

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 Comuns

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

Frequentemente confundido com

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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Erros comuns

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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Dica de memorização

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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Origem da palavra

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.

Padrões gramaticais

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.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: a

Palavras relacionadas

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

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