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deliberation
deliberation definition
de·lib·er·ation (di lib′ər ā′s̸hən)
noun
- a deliberating, or considering carefully
- consideration and discussion of alternatives before reaching a decision the deliberations of statesmen
- the quality of being deliberate; carefulness; slowness
Etymology: ME deliberacioun < OFr deliberation < L deliberatio
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