Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
premeditated
Adjective
/ˌpriːˈmɛdɪteɪtɪd/
Definition
Planned or thought out in advance, especially regarding a crime.
Examples
- The theft was deemed premeditated because the suspect brought tools to the scene.
- She had premeditated her escape plan for weeks before the event.
- The jury found him guilty of premeditated murder, indicating he had thought about it beforehand.
Meaning
Referring to something that was intentionally considered and decided upon before it actually happened, often used in legal contexts.
Synonyms
- Calculated
- Intentional
- Planned
- Deliberate
