n.
Pronunciation: di- ˌ li-b ə - ' r ā -sh ə n
Function: noun
Date: 14th century
1 a : the act of deliberating b : a discussion and consideration by a group of persons (as a jury or legislature) of the reasons for and against a measure
2 : the quality or state of being deliberate
– de · lib · er · a · tive \ - ' li-b ə - ˌ r ā -tiv, - ' li-b( ə -)r ə - \ adjective
– de · lib · er · a · tive · ly adverb
– de · lib · er · a · tive · ness noun