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PRECOGNITION

\pɹˌiːkɒɡnˈɪʃən], \pɹˌiːkɒɡnˈɪʃən], \p_ɹ_ˌiː_k_ɒ_ɡ_n_ˈɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\

Definitions of PRECOGNITION

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1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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knowledge of an event before it occurs

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

knowledge of an event before it occurs

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

A preliminary examination of a criminal case with reference to a prosecution.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

Cognition, knowledge, or examination before hand: (Scots law) an examination as to whether there is ground for prosecution.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

n. [Latin] Previous cognition; antecedent knowledge or examination.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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