noun

advisement

noun

Careful consideration or deliberation, especially before making a decision.

"The judge took the matter under advisement before ruling."

How to Use Advisement

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishFormal consideration of something before deciding.

When to use it

Mostly used in formal or legal contexts.

Common pairings

under advisement take under advisement

advisements plural

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From Old French avisement, related to advise.

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