deliberation

One entry found for deliberation.

Main Entry: de·lib·er·a·tion
Pronunciation: di-"li-b&-'rA-sh&n
Function: noun
1 a : the act of deliberating b : a discussion and consideration by a group of persons (as a jury or legislature) of the reasons for and against a measure
2 : the quality or state of being deliberate
- de·lib·er·a·tive /-'li-b&-"rA-tiv, -'li-b(&-)r&-/ adjective
- de·lib·er·a·tive·ly adverb
- de·lib·er·a·tive·ness noun