Definition of Premeditation

1. Noun. Planning or plotting in advance of acting.

Exact synonyms: Forethought
Generic synonyms: Planning, Preparation, Provision
Derivative terms: Premeditate

2. Noun. (law) thought and intention to commit a crime well in advance of the crime; goes to show criminal intent.
Generic synonyms: Malice Aforethought, Mens Rea
Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law
Derivative terms: Premeditate

Definition of Premeditation

1. n. The act of meditating or contriving beforehand; previous deliberation; forethought.

Definition of Premeditation

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Premeditation

premeal
premeasure
premeasured
premeasures
premeasuring
premed
premedic
premedical
premedics
premedieval
premeditate
premeditated
premeditatedly
premeditates
premeditating
premeditation (current term)
premeditations
premeditative
premeditator
premeditators
premeds
premeet
premeiotic
premen
premenopausal
premenstrual
premenstrually
premenstrual syndrome
premerger
premia

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