Meaning of DELIBERATION
| Pronunciation: | | di`libu'reyshun
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- [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"
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| | Synonyms: | | advisement, calculation, deliberateness, slowness, unhurriedness, weighing |
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| | See Also: | | consideration, dilatoriness, discussion, give-and-take, intentionality, leisureliness, pace, planning, preparation, procrastination, provision, rate, think, thoughtfulness, word | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | 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.
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