advisement

American

[ad-vahyz-muhnt] / ædˈvaɪz mənt /

noun

careful deliberation or consideration; consultation.

The petition was taken under advisement.

advisement British

/ ədˈvaɪzmənt /

noun

archaic consultation; deliberation

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Etymology

Origin of advisement

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English; advise + -ment; replacing Middle English avisement, from Old French

Example Sentences

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About halfway through, it explained that he charged 5% per year of our total assets under advisement and also received commissions from the various funds he invested in.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 5, 2026

A federal official said they would take that under advisement.

From Salon • Oct. 29, 2025

“Matt is currently under advisement from his medical team to take immediate time off from touring for two weeks.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2024

Mr. Jeffries said he would take the idea under advisement.

From New York Times • Apr. 29, 2024

Specially if it is hot weather, my advisement is dont waste no time.”

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns

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