(law) thought and intention to commit a crime well in advance of the crime; goes to show criminal intent
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用作名词 (n.)
There was no doubt that Florence's age and kindness had led Elizabeth, with no premeditation, to take Florence into her confidence. 毫无疑问,正是由于弗洛伦斯的年纪和仁慈才使伊丽莎白没经过深思熟虑就向她吐露了心中的秘密。
The country's provocation after the June 29 armed clash is an act of premeditation. 该国在六月二十九日武装冲突后的挑衅是一项蓄意行为。
经典引文
Without premeditation their mouths fell open, chanting the spontaneous antiphon.