Deliberation
WordNet
noun
(1) The trait of thoughtfulness in action or decision
"He was a man of judicial deliberation"
(2) A rate demonstrating an absence of haste or hurry
(3) Careful consideration
"A little deliberation would have deterred them"
(4) Planning something carefully and intentionally
"It was the deliberation of his act that was insulting"
(5) (usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question
"The deliberations of the jury"
WiktionaryText
Noun
- The act of deliberating, or of weighing and examining the reasons for and against a choice or measure; careful consideration; mature reflection.
- Careful discussion and examination of the reasons for and against a measure; as, the deliberations of a legislative body or council.