aforethought
adjective
afore·thought ə-ˈfȯr-ˌthȯt 
: previously in mind : premeditated, deliberate
with malice aforethought
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The leak of a draft majority opinion from the Supreme Court that would overturn Roe v. Wade is an unprecedented breach of trust, and one that must be assumed was done with malice aforethought. 
The Editorial Board, WSJ, 3 May 2022 The media have medical specialists on call who will quickly second guess every non-disclosure, often with political malice aforethought. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 4 Oct. 2020 In December, Newman pleaded guilty to second-degree murder with malice aforethought. Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE.com, 9 July 2020 Armando Iannucci’s absurdist comedy reveals this in an extremely loose manner of speaking, with malice aforethought, straight-faced glee and formidable sharpshooting that occasionally misfires. Joe Morgenstern, WSJ, 8 Mar. 2018
The Editorial Board, WSJ, 3 May 2022 The media have medical specialists on call who will quickly second guess every non-disclosure, often with political malice aforethought. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 4 Oct. 2020 In December, Newman pleaded guilty to second-degree murder with malice aforethought. Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE.com, 9 July 2020 Armando Iannucci’s absurdist comedy reveals this in an extremely loose manner of speaking, with malice aforethought, straight-faced glee and formidable sharpshooting that occasionally misfires. Joe Morgenstern, WSJ, 8 Mar. 2018 Word History
Etymology
afore + thought, past participle of think entry 1, probably as Anglicization of prepense
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing aforethought
Legal Definition
aforethought
adjective
afore·thought ə-ˈfōr-ˌthȯt
: previously in mind : premeditated
aforethought
adjective
as in premeditated
Synonyms & Similar Words
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- premeditated
- deliberate
- intentional
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- considered
- prepense
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