Meaning of the word forethought in English

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forethought

US /ˈfɔːr.θɑːt/
UK /ˈfɔː.θɔːt/

Noun

the good judgment to consider the near future in your present actions:

Example:
I'm glad I had the forethought to make a copy of the letter, as proof of what had been promised.