Deliberating
/dɪˈlɪbəˌreɪtɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v.) Present participle of deliberate, referring to the act of carefully considering or discussing legal matters before reaching a decision.
The jury was deliberating the evidence before delivering a verdict.
Forms
- deliberate
- deliberated
- deliberates
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'deliberating' typically describes the process of judges or juries engaging in thoughtful discussion to reach a verdict or decision, highlighting careful consideration over hasty judgment.
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