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prospective Definition

pro·spec·tive (prə spektiv, prä-, prō-)

adjective

  1. looking toward the future
  2. expected; likely; future

Etymology: LL prospectivus < prospectus: see prospect

prospective Related Forms

pro·spec·tively adverb

prospective Synonyms

prospective

modif.

considered, hoped for, promised; see planned, proposed.

prospective Law Definition

adj

Effective in the future. Newly enacted laws and constitutional decisions are almost always applied prospectively.

prospective Usage Examples

Preposition: of

discipline: Multiculturalism involves a level of complexity which cannot be understood from the prospective of any single discipline.

Modifies a noun

  • purchaser: Prospective purchasers are advised to obtain legal advice prior to purchasing any property.
  • adopter: Extremely detailed information is given to prospective adopters about any child who may be placed with them.
  • buyer: The nursing home prospective home buyers down payment by.
  • employer: The prospective employer applies for the work permit on behalf of the future employe.
  • tenant: We will not release your details to prospective tenants.
  • candidate: March 2 2006 In Tower Hamlets, a prospective local elections candidate has resigned from Respect.

Modifying Another Word

  • only: However, the only prospective clinical study shows no increased risk of crippling pulmonary disease ( chronic bronchitis and emphysema ).
  • also: The Department provides a service to both staff and managers employed within the Trust and also prospective employees and other external bodies.
  • then: Nothing about the blinds was mention by the then prospective tenants when the rental offer was made.
  • so: We hope to broaden this range, and so prospective authors are invited to contact us.
  • alone: What are chancellors, let alone prospective prime ministers, doing deciding the level of tolls on bridges?

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