1. predetermined or inevitable; decided in advance
Usage: often used in the phrase ‘foregone conclusion’

Examples

• The election results were a foregone conclusion.
• With their star player injured, the team’s defeat seemed foregone.
• It was foregone that she would win the scholarship with her perfect grades.
• The company’s bankruptcy was a foregone outcome after the scandal.
• His promotion was foregone given his excellent performance record.
• The verdict appeared foregone before the trial even began.