plural deliberations
1
: careful thought or discussion done in order to make a decision
After hours of deliberation, the council came to a decision.
Jury deliberations lasted two days.
2
: the quality of being slow and careful
She spoke to the audience with clarity and deliberation.
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“Deliberation.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/deliberation. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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