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Noun: premeditation  pree,me-di'tey-shun
  1. (law) thought and intention to commit a crime well in advance of the crime; goes to show criminal intent
    "The prosecution argued that the murder was committed with premeditation"
     
  2. Planning or plotting in advance of acting
    "The heist showed clear signs of premeditation and careful planning";
    - forethought

Derived forms: premeditations

Type of: malice aforethought, mens rea, planning, preparation, provision

Encyclopedia: Premeditation