1. the quality or state of being able to be anticipated or predicted in advance
Usage: commonly used in legal and risk management contexts

Examples

• The foreseeability of the accident was questioned during the trial.
• Insurance companies assess the foreseeability of risks before issuing policies.
• Due to the foreseeability of the storm, the event was postponed.
• The defendant argued that the harm was not within the foreseeability of a reasonable person.
• Engineers must consider the foreseeability of equipment failure in their designs.
• Legal liability often depends on the foreseeability of potential injuries.