advisement
[ ad-vahyz-muh nt ]
/ ædˈvaɪz mənt /
noun
careful deliberation or consideration; consultation: The petition was taken under advisement.
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British Dictionary definitions for advisement
advisement
/ (ədˈvaɪzmənt) /
noun
US or archaic consultation; deliberation
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Word Origin and History for advisement
advisement
early 14c., avisement "examination, inspection, observation," from Old French avisement "consideration, reflection," from aviser (see advise). Meaning "advice, counsel" is from c.1400, as is that of "consultation, conference."
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