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Meaning of PREMEDITATION

Pronunciation:  pri`medi'teyshun

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  (law) thought and intention to commit a crime well in advance of the crime; goes to show criminal intent
  2. [n]  planning or plotting in advance of acting
 
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 Synonyms: forethought
 
 See Also: malice aforethought, mens rea, planning, preparation, provision

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Pre*med`i*ta"tion\, n. [L. praemeditatio: cf. F.
pr['e]m['e]ditation.]
The act of meditating or contriving beforehand; previous
deliberation; forethought.
 

 

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