Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
premeditation
noun
/ˌpriːˌmɛdɪˈteɪʃən/
Definition
The process of thinking about and planning an action, especially a crime, before it is performed.
Examples
- The crime was labeled as murder due to the clear signs of premeditation.
- His premeditation was revealed during the trial through witness testimonies.
- She expressed her premeditation in a detailed letter outlining her intentions.
Meaning
Premeditation refers to the deliberate planning of an act, particularly in legal contexts where it implies that the act was thought out in advance, rather than being spontaneous.
Synonyms
- Forethought
- Planning
- Deliberation
- Intent
