premeditated
/pri:'mediteitd/
Definition
- 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.
Adjective
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characterized by deliberate purpose and some degree of planning
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a premeditated crime
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