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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