foregoing

[ fawr-goh-ing, fohr- ]

adjective

1. previously stated, written, or occurring; preceding:

   The foregoing paragraph presents the problem.

   Synonyms: former, prior, previous, precedent

foregoing

/ fɔːˈɡəʊɪŋ /

adjective

1. prenominal (esp of writing or speech) going before; preceding

Word History and Origins

Origin of foregoing¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; forego ¹, -ing ²

Example Sentences

Trump, on the other hand, is foregoing most classic debate preparation tactics, according to US media.

From BBC

Danish wind energy developer Ørsted decided to focus its efforts on fixed-bottom turbines, foregoing deeper offshore regions including Japan, Norway, Spain, Portugal and the U.S.

From Seattle Times

When her husband did take off work, such as when Householder couldn’t hold her baby for 24 hours after radiation, it meant foregoing hundreds of dollars in income.

From Seattle Times

Donald Trump owns all of the foregoing issues, along with their troubling consequences.

From Salon

The Speaker's decision to allow a vote on a Labour amendment, thereby foregoing a vote on the original SNP motion calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, created chaos in the House of Commons on Wednesday.

From BBC