adjective
premeditated
adjective
1
Planned or thought out in advance, especially a crime.
"The prosecution argued it was a premeditated murder, not a crime of passion."
"His resignation looked premeditated rather than spontaneous."
How to Use Premeditated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDone on purpose after careful planning, not on impulse — often used about crimes.
Common pairings
premeditated murder
premeditated attack
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