foregone conclusion

noun

1. an inevitable conclusion or result.

2. a conclusion, opinion, or decision formed in advance of proper consideration of evidence, arguments, etc.

foregone conclusion

noun

1. an inevitable result or conclusion

Word History and Origins

Origin of foregone conclusion¹

First recorded in 1595–1605

Example Sentences

On a certain level, it seems like a foregone conclusion.

From Los Angeles Times

As the months have worn on, some gubernatorial campaigns have started to think that Harris’ victory feels like less of a foregone conclusion than if she’d announced in January after leaving office.

From Los Angeles Times

That makes it a foregone conclusion that Jun-hee will give birth at a most inopportune moment, which she does.

From Salon

Orkney's current council leader, Heather Woodbridge, assured members during their meeting that this was just the start of a more detailed appraisal and implementing the model was not a foregone conclusion.

From BBC

"But it's not a foregone conclusion because Swiatek has suffered a lot of losses this year."

From BBC

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