n. 1 careful consideration. 2 a the discussion of reasons for and against. b a debate or discussion. 3 a caution and care. b (of movement) slowness or ponderousness.
[ ME f. OF f. L deliberatio -onis (as DELIBERATE) ]
DELIBERATION
Meaning of DELIBERATION in English
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012