premeditated
Americanadjective
Related Words
See deliberate.
Other Word Forms
- premeditatedly adverb
- unpremeditated adjective
Etymology
Origin of premeditated
Example Sentences
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He said the act was premeditated and added two days to the requested sentence.
From Los Angeles Times
Andrew Fox, honorary president of Aston Villa's Jewish Villans supporters' club, said he thought Khan's comments on Amsterdam were "shameful", describing what happened there as a "premeditated Jew hunt".
From BBC
The prosecutor’s office added that early investigations indicated the attacks on government property were premeditated.
The prosecution had argued it was a premeditated coup, while Kim claimed far loftier motives.
From BBC
Velasquez entered his no contest plea in August and, as a result, premeditated attempted murder charges against him were dropped, meaning he no longer faced a possible life sentence.
From Los Angeles Times
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