De-lib'er-ā'tion, n.

n. [Lat. deliberatio, Fr. délibération, Pr. deliberacio, Sp. deliberacion, It. deliberazione.]

1. The act of deliberating, or of weighing and examining the reasons for and against a choice or measure; careful consideration; mature reflection. “Choosing the fairest way with a calm deliberation.” Mountagu.
2. Careful discussion and examination of the reasons for and against a measure; as, the deliberations of a legislative body or council.