premeditated

/pri:'mediteitd/

Thân thiện

The prosecutor argued that the burglary was a premeditated act.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Done with deliberate planning and forethought: Describes an action, especially a crime, that was thought about and planned in advance, rather than being spontaneous or impulsive.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:
  • The prosecution argued it was a premeditated murder, not a crime of passion.
  • Her apology seemed sincere, but some suspected it was premeditated to gain sympathy.

Advanced Usage

• Legal Context: In criminal law, "premeditated" is a crucial term to distinguish the severity of an offense. A "premeditated" act implies a higher level of culpability.
  • The charge was upgraded from manslaughter to premeditated homicide.

Variants and Related Words

• Premeditate (verb): To think about or plan (an action, especially a crime) beforehand.
  • He did not premeditate the attack; it happened in a moment of rage.
• Premeditation (noun): The act of thinking about or planning something beforehand.
  • The jury must find evidence of premeditation for a first-degree murder conviction.

Synonyms

• Planned: Arranged or decided in advance.
• Calculated: Done with full awareness of the likely consequences.
• Deliberate: Done consciously and intentionally.

Antonyms

• Spontaneous: Performed or occurring as a result of a sudden impulse.
• Impulsive: Acting or done without forethought.
• Unpremeditated: Not thought out or planned in advance.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. characterized by deliberate purpose and some degree of planning
   • a premeditated crime