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Willful; purposeful; determined after thoughtful evaluation of all relevant factors; dispassionate. To act with a particular intent, which is derived from a careful consideration of factors that influence the choice to be made. When used to describe a crime, deliberate denotes that the perpetrator has weighed the motives for the conduct against its consequences and the criminal character of the conduct before deciding to act in such a manner. A deliberate person does not act rashly or suddenly but with a preconceived intention. Deliberate is synonymous with premeditated. deliberate 1) adj. (dee-lib-er-et) done with care and intention or premeditated. 2) v. (dee-lib-er-ate) to consider the facts, the laws and/or other matters, particularly by members of a jury, a panel of judges, or by any group including a legislature. TO DELIBERATE. To examine, to consult, in order to form an opinion. Thus, a jury deliberate as to their verdict. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Territorial democracy, as understood in contemporary political science, requires a reassertion of the centrality of the state as political actor and policy maker, while gathering around the state an engaged public of deliberators and participants. |
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