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πρόρρησις

πρόρρησις, a foretelling, prediction, a previous instruction

πρόρρ-ησις, εως, ἡ,
  • prediction, prognosis, Hp. Prog. 15 (pl.), D.S. 12.36, Plot. 3.1.2, AP 11.382.21 (Agath.).
    • II previous instruction or warning, Th. 1.49.
      • 2 proclamation, ἐκ προρρήσεως πολεμεῖν D. 9.13; αἱ π. public notices, as in case of trials for murder, Antipho 5.88, 6.6, Pl. Lg. 873b; τὴν π. προαγορεύων ib. 871c.
    • III Rhet., introductory statement, Arist. Rh.Al. 1438b11 (pl.); comment given beforehand, opp. ἐπίρρησις, Phld. Rh. 1.31 S.

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