Foreknowledge (noun)

1. The state of having knowledge or understanding of something before it happens.
2. The ability to predict or know about an event or outcome before it occurs.

Origin:

Derived from the words "fore" meaning before and "knowledge" meaning the state of having information or understanding.

Examples:

1. He had foreknowledge of the company's plans to lay off employees.
2. Her foreknowledge of the test questions allowed her to pass with ease.
3. The fortune-teller claimed to have foreknowledge of the future.
4. The foreknowledge of the storm allowed the residents to prepare in advance.
5. The foreknowledge of the market trends helped the company to make better decisions.