in futuro
Americanadverb
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They had gold and gold and gold without end, Gold to lay by and gold to spend, Gold to give and gold to lend, And reversions of gold in futuro.
From Magnum Bonum by Charlotte Mary Yonge
All laws should be therefore made to commence in futuro, and be notified before their commencement; which is implied in the term "prescribed."
From Commentaries on the Laws of England Book the First by Sir William Blackstone
Brook Farm was not yet a "Phalanx," The Harbinger was yet in futuro.
From History of American Socialisms by John Humphrey Noyes
In a few words, Sidney sketched the particulars of his present mode of life, spoke of his prospects in futuro, and of the kindness which he received at all hands.
From Mattie:?A Stray (Vol 2 of 3) by Frederick William Robinson
It would not enrich the plaintiff in presenti, nor would it in futuro go to his heirs, or answer to pay his debts.
From The Great Speeches and Orations of Daniel Webster With an Essay on Daniel Webster as a Master of English Style by Daniel Webster
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