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advisement

[ad-vahyz-muh nt]
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noun
  1. careful deliberation or consideration; consultation: The petition was taken under advisement.
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Origin of advisement

1300–50; advise + -ment; replacing Middle English avisement < Old French
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Related Words for advisement

weighing, deliberation, calculation, study, scrutiny, consideration
British Dictionary definitions for advisement

advisement

noun
  1. US or archaic consultation; deliberation
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Word Origin and History for advisement

n.

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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