HyperDic: premeditation

English > 2 senses of the word premeditation:
NOUNcognitionpremeditation, forethoughtplanning or plotting in advance of acting
cognitionpremeditation(law) thought and intention to commit a crime well in advance of the crime
premeditation > pronunciation
Soundspriymeh.dahtey'shahn
RhymesAachen ... Zukerman: 2572 rhymes with ahn...
English > premeditation: 2 senses > noun 1, cognition
Meaningplanning or plotting in advance of acting.
Synonymforethought
Broaderplanning, preparation, provisionThe cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening / happening
Spanishpremeditación
Verbspremeditateconsider, ponder, or plan (an action) beforehand
English > premeditation: 2 senses > noun 2, cognition
Meaning(law) thought and intention to commit a crime well in advance of the crime; goes to show criminal intent.
Categorylaw, jurisprudenceThe collection of rules imposed by authority
Broadermens rea, malice aforethought(law) criminal intent
Spanishpremeditación
Verbspremeditateconsider, ponder, or plan (an action) beforehand

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