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premeditation Definition

pre·medi·ta·tion (prē med′ə tā′s̸hən)

noun

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

premeditation

n.

intention, intent, plot, design; see plan 2, purpose 1.

premeditation Law Definition

n

 An intention to act in a certain manner prior to so acting, as in “premeditated murder,” meaning the act of killing after contemplation and intent to do so. 
premeditation Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • require: My acts were natural, spontaneous, requiring no premeditation, beyond the selection of a suitable moment for their performance.