Forethought
Forethought noun - Concern or preparation for the future.
Malice aforethought and forethought are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Malice aforethought" instead a noun "Forethought".
Nearby Word: forethoughtful
Malice aforethought
Malice aforethought noun - (law) criminal intent; the thoughts and intentions behind a wrongful act (including knowledge that the act is illegal); often at issue in murder trials.
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Forethought and malice aforethought are semantically related. You can use "Forethought" instead a noun phrase "Malice aforethought".
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