Noun: premeditation pree,me-di'tey-shun
- (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"
- 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