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premeditation

pre·med·i·ta·tion [ pree mèddi táysh'n ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. contemplation of intended crime: the act of thinking about and planning a crime beforehand, rather than acting on impulse in a moment of passion or mindlessness

2. reflection before action: the act of thinking about something before doing it

[15th century. Directly or via French< Latin praemeditation-< praemeditat- (see premeditate)]
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