Deliberation Definition & Meaning

deliberation
noun
  1. (usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question; "the deliberations of the jury"
  2. careful consideration; "a little deliberation would have deterred them"
  3. planning something carefully and intentionally; "it was the deliberation of his act that was insulting"
  4. a rate demonstrating an absence of haste or hurry
  5. the trait of thoughtfulness in action or decision; "he was a man of judicial deliberation"

"Deliberation" in song lyrics

See how deliberation is used in real songs:

  • "After only fifteen minutes of deliberation"
    MURS & Danger Mouse — To a Black Boy
  • "That in the middle of a battle, in your rhyme deliberation"
    Tonedeff — The Tonedeff/Logic Project
  • "The media had me guilty with no deliberation"
    X-Raided (a.k.a. Nefarious) — Nefarious

Usage tips for "deliberation"

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