Premeditation Definition & Meaning

premeditation
noun
  1. planning or plotting in advance of acting
  2. (law) thought and intention to commit a crime well in advance of the crime; goes to show criminal intent

"Premeditation" in song lyrics

See how premeditation is used in real songs:

  • "Criminal thoughts, become premeditation"
    Cormega — Montana Diary
  • "Murder without no premeditation"
    Dark Lotus — Mah Jeh Mah
  • "is premeditation"
    DJ Krush f/ CL Smooth — Only The Strong Survive

Usage tips for "premeditation"

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