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Middle English
Etymology
Borrowed from Old French prevision, from Late Latin praevīsiōnem, accusative singular of praevīsiō; equivalent to pre- + visioun.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /prɛːvizˈjuːn/, /prɛːˈvizjun/
Noun
previsioun (plural prevysions) (rare)
- Knowledge of upcoming events; prevision or foresight.
- Preparation, readying; arranging for an event.
- A legal ordinance or declaration
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