Thesaurus: deliberation

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1. n. The act of deliberating, or of weighing and examining the reasons for and against a choice or measure; careful consideration; mature reflection.
2. n. Careful discussion and examination of the reasons for and against a measure; as, the deliberations of a legislative body or council.
3. n. (usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question
4. n. careful consideration
5. n. planning something carefully and intentionally
6. n. a rate demonstrating an absence of haste or hurry
7. n. the trait of thoughtfulness in action or decision
8. 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.
9. n:100 n. (usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question n. careful consideration n. the trait of thoughtfulness in action or decision