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Webster 1913 Edition


Deliberation

De-libˊer-a′tion

,
Noun.
[L.
deliberatio
: cf. F.
délibération
.]
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
.

Webster 1828 Edition


Deliberation

DELIBERATION

,
1.
The act of deliberating; the act of weighing and examining the reasons for and against a choice or measure; consideration. We say, a measure has been taken with deliberation.
2.
Mutual discussion and examination of the reasons for and against a measure; as the deliberations of a legislative body or council.

Definition 2024


deliberation

deliberation

See also: délibération

English

Noun

deliberation (plural deliberations)

  1. The act of deliberating, or of weighing and examining the reasons for and against a choice or measure; careful consideration; mature reflection.
  2. Careful discussion and examination of the reasons for and against a measure; as, the deliberations of a legislative body or council.

Translations


Middle French

Noun

deliberation f (plural deliberations)

  1. deliberation; contemplation

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