Deliberation
/ˌdɛlɪbəˈreɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The process of carefully considering or discussing issues before making a decision.
The jury's deliberation lasted several hours before reaching a verdict.
- (n.) A formal discussion or debate in a legislative or judicial context.
The committee engaged in prolonged deliberation over the proposed bill.
Forms
- deliberations
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Commentary
Deliberation implies a detailed and often methodical weighing of options, commonly used in legal and legislative contexts to emphasize careful decision-making.
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