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Definitions for: Deliberation [n] the trait of thoughtfulness in action or decision; "he was a man of judicial deliberation"
[n] a rate demonstrating an absence of haste or hurry
[n] careful consideration; "a little deliberation would have deterred them"
[n] planning something carefully and intentionally; "it was the deliberation of his act that was insulting"
[n] (usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question; "the deliberations of the jury"
Webster (1913) Definition: De*lib`er*a"tion, n. [L. deliberatio: cf. F.
d['e]lib['e]ration.]
1. The act of deliberating, or of weighing and examining the
reasons for and against a choice or measure; careful
consideration; mature reflection.
Choosing the fairest way with a calm deliberation.
--W. Montagu.
2. Careful discussion and examination of the reasons for and
against a measure; as, the deliberations of a legislative
body or council.
Synonyms: advisement, calculation, deliberateness, slowness, unhurriedness, weighing
See Also: consideration, dilatoriness, discussion, give-and-take, intentionality, leisureliness, pace, planning, preparation, procrastination, provision, rate, think, thoughtfulness, word
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