An intention or aim established in advance; a goal or objective planned beforehand.
From 'fore-' (before) + 'purpose' (from Latin propositus, meaning 'set before'). Describes an objective determined ahead of time.
Philosophers distinguish between forepurpose (deliberate intent decided in advance) and accident, and this difference actually shapes legal responsibility—intentional harm gets harsher penalties than accidental harm because of forepurpose.
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