Precognition

[,priːkɒg'nɪʃ(ə)n] or [,prikɑɡ'nɪʃən]

Definition

(noun.) knowledge of an event before it occurs.

Edited by Jeanne--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) Previous cognition.

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

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Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Foresight, foreknowledge

ANT:Reflection, recollection

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Definition

n. cognition knowledge or examination beforehand: (Scots law) an examination of witnesses as to whether there is ground for prosecution.—v.t. Precognosce (prē-kog-nos′) to examine witnesses beforehand: to take a precognition.

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