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deliberation definition

de·lib·er·ation (di lib′ər ā′s̸hən)

noun

  1. a deliberating, or considering carefully
  2. consideration and discussion of alternatives before reaching a decision the deliberations of statesmen
  3. the quality of being deliberate; carefulness; slowness

Etymology: ME deliberacioun < OFr deliberation < L deliberatio

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deliberation Synonyms

deliberation

n.

reflection, consideration, consultation; see discussion 1, thought 1.


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deliberation Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • inform: This research report was commissioned by the Lord Chancellor's Department to inform the deliberations of the Working Party.

Adjective modifier

  • careful: Careful deliberation tells them they had really better not.

Preposition: on

  • matter: Reason: To enable the Director of Community Services to be present during Cabinet's deliberations on the matter.

Noun used with modifier

  • jury: Lord Reed spoke on the controversial topic of the confidentiality of jury deliberations.

Possessives

  • jury: Malcolm was denied bail during the jury's deliberations and was ordered to stay in a hotel with his lawyer, Tim Cooke.

Preposition: of

  • committee: I look forward to seeing the deliberations of that committee during the passage of the Bill.

Modifies a noun

  • today: I give you the pledge that we will listen to your deliberations today with very great care.
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