an end, consequence, or result that is completely predictable
It was perhaps a foregone conclusion that he would go into the family firm founded by his great-grandfather, John Cadbury, in 1824, although he had two tempting offers from outside industry when he had completed his degree. BNCI
Some commentators and businessmen have suggested that the successful privatization of the National Freight Corporation was a foregone conclusion. BNCI
Do not be deterred from exercising your right of appeal by the belief that the outcome will be a foregone conclusion. BNCI