— deliberatively , adv. — deliberativeness , n.
/di lib"euhr euh tiv, -euh ray'tiv/ , adj.
1. having the function of deliberating, as a legislative assembly: a deliberative body.
2. having to do with policy; dealing with the wisdom and expediency of a proposal: a deliberative speech.
[ 1545-55; deliberativus, equiv. to deliberat ( us ) (see DELIBERATE) + -ivus -IVE ]