premeditated
adjective
pre·med·i·tat·ed
(ˌ)prē-ˈme-də-ˌtā-təd 
: characterized by fully conscious willful intent and a measure of forethought and planning
premeditated murder
premeditatedly
adverb
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Meanwhile, prosecutor Marcia Clark aimed to prove Bardo was guilty of premeditated murder.
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Alex Gurley, People.com, 18 July 2025
After four days of testimony, and two hours of deliberations, the jury found Conway guilty on all charges, except the premeditated murder and felony murder charges.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 27 June 2025
Authorities have characterized the crime as premeditated and politically motivated, and the evidence is now at the center of upcoming court proceedings.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
The premeditated crime Maje convinced Salvador to carry out the murder.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 30 May 2025
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Alex Gurley, People.com, 18 July 2025
After four days of testimony, and two hours of deliberations, the jury found Conway guilty on all charges, except the premeditated murder and felony murder charges.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 27 June 2025
Authorities have characterized the crime as premeditated and politically motivated, and the evidence is now at the center of upcoming court proceedings.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
The premeditated crime Maje convinced Salvador to carry out the murder.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 30 May 2025
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“Premeditated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/premeditated. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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