Foreclaim
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Foreclaim is a verb meaning (transitive) To claim in advance; claim beforehand.
Meaning
(transitive) To claim in advance; claim beforehand.
More Meanings
- A claim made beforehand or in advance; a prior claim.
Example Sentences
And then at last Callirhoe, the child Of Achelous, for her infant sons Shall beg those years“ from Jove on bended knee, To speed their vengeance for the victor's death. And, at her suit, Jove shall foreclaim that gift Of his stepdaughter,“ and her sons shall be Transformed to manhood from their infancy.'
Word Forms
- foreclaims
- foreclaiming
- foreclaimed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include foreannounce, preannounce, forecall, foredeclare, forepromise, predeclare.
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