premeditation
noun/priˌmɛdɪˈteɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #19,364 most common English word
Meaning
the action of planning something, especially a crime, before carrying it out.
Example sentence
The jury found that the killer had acted with premeditation, making the charge first-degree murder.
Synonyms & related words
- planning
- forethought
- deliberation
- intent
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