[de.lib.er.a.tion] n (14c) 1 a: the act of deliberating b: a discussion and consideration by a group of persons of the reasons for and against a measure
2: the quality or state of being deliberate -- de.lib.er.a.tive adj -- de.lib.er.a.tive.ly adv -- de.lib.er.a.tive.ness n