deliberation

noun

1. 1

   the trait of thoughtfulness in action or decision

   he was a man of judicial deliberation

2. 2

   a rate demonstrating an absence of haste or hurry

3. 3

   careful consideration

   a little deliberation would have deterred them

4. 4

   planning something carefully and intentionally

   it was the deliberation of his act that was insulting

5. 5

   (usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question

   the deliberations of the jury