deliberation

nounserious thought, discussion

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noun serious thought, discussion

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Word Origin & History

late 14c., Old French deliberation, from Latin deliberationem (nominative deliberatio), noun of action from past participle stem of deliberare "weigh, consider well," from de- "entirely" (see de-) + -liberare, altered (perhaps by influence of liberare "liberate") from librare "to balance, weigh," from libra "scale."

Example Sentences for deliberation

When he had eaten, he sat with his coffee for a final smoke of deliberation.

Yates rose to his feet with some deliberation, and slowly took off his coat.

He spoke with deliberation when he did speak, and evidently, weighed his words.

The Japanese leaders proceeded with deliberation and caution.

"I don't know," answered the captain, speaking with deliberation.

John answered with deliberation, "Not in that girl's company."

Every natural function can be dignified by deliberation and privacy.

It was only after much thought and after months of deliberation that he had arrived at this decision.

The deliberation for a few moments was a stormy one, but Stanley held his ground.

One of them handed him a sealed paper, and he opened it with deliberation.

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