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DELIBERATION
deliberation, deliberateness
(noun) the trait of thoughtfulness in action or decision; “he was a man of judicial deliberation”
slowness, deliberation, deliberateness, unhurriedness
(noun) a rate demonstrating an absence of haste or hurry
deliberation, weighing, advisement
(noun) careful consideration; “a little deliberation would have deterred them”
calculation, deliberation
(noun) planning something carefully and intentionally; “it was the deliberation of his act that was insulting”
deliberation
(noun) (usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question; “the deliberations of the jury”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
deliberation (countable and uncountable, plural deliberations)
The act of deliberating, or of weighing and examining the reasons for and against a choice or measure; careful consideration; mature reflection.
Careful discussion and examination of the reasons for and against a measure
Source: Wiktionary
De*lib`er*a"tion, n. Etym: [L. deliberatio: cf. F. délibération.]
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.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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