Premeditation Definition

prēmedətāzhən
noun
The act of premeditating.
Webster's New World
A degree of planning and forethought sufficient to show intent to commit an act.
Webster's New World
An intention to act in a certain manner prior to so acting, as in “premeditated murder,” meaning the act of killing after contemplation and intent to do so.
Webster's New World Law
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Other Word Forms of Premeditation

Noun

Singular:
premeditation
Plural:
premeditations

Origin of Premeditation

  • Latin praemeditatio: compare French préméditation.

    From Wiktionary

Premeditation Sentence Examples

  • This result in the United States came about by gradual steps and without premeditation.

  • My acts were natural, spontaneous, requiring no premeditation, beyond the selection of a suitable moment for their performance.

  • But when he came across a man of position his instinct immediately told him that this man could be useful, and without any premeditation Prince Vasili took the first opportunity to gain his confidence, flatter him, become intimate with him, and finally make his request.

  • The San Diego District Attorney's office has charged Malil with attempted murder with special circumstances of premeditation causing great bodily injury and using a deadly weapon.

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