Definition of premeditation in English:
premeditation
noun prɪˌmɛdɪˈteɪʃnˌpriːmɛdɪˈteɪʃnpriˌmɛdəˈteɪʃən
mass nounThe action of planning something (especially a crime) beforehand; intent.
the defendant said there was no planning or premeditation
Example sentencesExamples
- The criteria in establishing a serial murder is that there must be planning, premeditation.
- There was an element of premeditation about the incident because the group left the public house as the other group of supporters arrived at the station and attempted to leave the station.
- It should be noted, however, that malice aforethought is a technical term whose meaning implies neither ill-will nor premeditation.
- Furthermore, we are by no means satisfied that there was no premeditation.
- Digging a grave smacks of premeditation, and premeditation means the act was calculated.
Synonyms
planning, intent, forethought, pre-planning, advance planning, prearrangement, deliberation
criminal intent, malice aforethought, scheming, plotting
Law mens rea
Definition of premeditation in US English:
premeditation
nounpriˌmɛdəˈteɪʃənprēˌmedəˈtāSHən
The action of planning something (especially a crime) beforehand.
the defendant said there was no planning or premeditation
Example sentencesExamples
- The criteria in establishing a serial murder is that there must be planning, premeditation.
- It should be noted, however, that malice aforethought is a technical term whose meaning implies neither ill-will nor premeditation.
- There was an element of premeditation about the incident because the group left the public house as the other group of supporters arrived at the station and attempted to leave the station.
- Digging a grave smacks of premeditation, and premeditation means the act was calculated.
- Furthermore, we are by no means satisfied that there was no premeditation.
Synonyms
planning, intent, forethought, pre-planning, advance planning, prearrangement, deliberation