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premeditazione

/pre.me.di.tatˈtsjo.ne/noun · feminineC2
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Meaning

premeditation

  • the planning or deliberate consideration of an action, especially a crime, before committing it

In a sentence

Il giudice ha stabilito che il reato è stato commesso con premeditazione.

The judge ruled that the crime was committed with premeditation.

L'avvocato difensore ha cercato di escludere l'accusa di premeditazione.

The defense attorney tried to rule out the charge of premeditation.

Non c'era alcuna premeditazione: l'azione è stata del tutto istintiva.

There was no premeditation whatsoever: the action was completely instinctive.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
premeditazionefeminine · singular
premeditazionifeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Mainly used in legal and formal contexts, especially in criminal law.
  • Collocates strongly with "con" or "senza".

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