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Premeditation

Premeditation Meaning & Definition
Premeditation Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Premeditation?

[n] (law) thought and intention to commit a crime well in advance of the crime; goes to show criminal intent
[n] planning or plotting in advance of acting

Synonyms | Synonyms for Premeditation: forethought

Related Terms | Find terms related to Premeditation:

See Also | malice aforethought | mens rea | planning | preparation | provision

Premeditation In Webster's Dictionary

\Pre*med`i*ta"tion\, n. [L. praemeditatio: cf. F. pr['e]m['e]ditation.] The act of meditating or contriving beforehand; previous deliberation; forethought.

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