1. the act of thinking about and planning something beforehand, especially a crime
Usage: often used in legal contexts

Examples

• The murder was committed with clear premeditation.
• His premeditation was evident from the detailed plan he had written.
• The jury found evidence of premeditation in the defendant’s actions.
• She acted without premeditation, responding purely on instinct.
• The crime showed signs of careful premeditation and planning.
• Legal experts debated whether there was sufficient premeditation for a first-degree charge.