premeditation

n. a deliberate resolve to commit a crime, especially a violent crime, as revealed by evidence of planning or other forethought. A premeditated crime is often considered more serious than the same offense committed intentionally but without prior resolve. See malice aforethought. —premeditated adj.

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bradyarthria

n. see bradylalia.