01 n. The act of deliberating, or of weighing and examining the reasons for and against a choice or measure; careful consideration; mature reflection.
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The act of deliberating, or of weighing and examining the reasons for and against a choice or measure; careful consideration; mature reflection.“Choosing the fairest way with a calm deliberation.” — W. Montagu.
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Careful discussion and examination of the reasons for and against a measure; as, the deliberations of a legislative body or council.