Deliberation

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Origin

From Old French deliberation, from Latin deliberatio

Full definition of deliberation

Noun

1. The act of deliberating, or of weighing and examining the reasons for and against a choice or measure; careful consideration; mature reflection.
2. Careful discussion and examination of the reasons for and against a measure; as, the deliberations of a legislative body or council.