Definition for

deliberation


noun – The act of deliberating; the act of weighing and examining conflicting reasons or principles; consideration; mature reflection.

noun – Mutual discussion and examination of the reasons for and against a measure: as, the deliberations of a legislative body or a council.

noun – Slowness in decision or action: as, he spoke with the greatest deliberation.

noun – In criminal law, reflection, however brief, upon the act before committing it; fixed and determined purpose, as distinguished from sudden impulse.

noun – The act of deliberating, or of weighing and examining the reasons for and against a choice or measure; careful consideration; mature reflection.

noun – Careful discussion and examination of the reasons for and against a measure.

noun – The act of deliberating, or of weighing and examining the reasons for and against a choice or measure; careful consideration; mature reflection.

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