Definitions

1. noun

something that has been given up or relinquished, especially a claim or right

“The company’s decision to abandon the project was a foregone conclusion after the financial reports came out.”

2. verb

to give up or relinquish something, especially a claim or right

“The government has foregone its right to collect taxes from that particular company.”

3. adjective

happening or done before something else and therefore no longer a surprise or possibility

“The outcome of the election was a foregone conclusion, with the incumbent candidate leading by a significant margin.”