adjective
- characterized by deliberate planning or forethought, especially regarding harmful or criminal acts
Usage: often used in legal contexts
Examples
- The prosecutor argued that the crime showed premeditative behavior.
- His premeditative nature made him an excellent strategic planner.
- The evidence suggested a premeditative approach to the scheme.
- She displayed premeditative thinking in her business decisions.
- The detective looked for signs of premeditative planning.
- His premeditative mindset helped him avoid potential problems.