premeditation

(prē med′ə tās̸hən)

noun

  1. the act of premeditating
  2. Law a degree of planning and forethought sufficient to show intent to commit an act

See premeditation in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. The act of speculating, arranging, or plotting in advance.
  2. Law The contemplation of a crime well enough in advance to show deliberate intent to commit the crime; forethought.

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