premeditated
adjective
pre·med·i·tat·ed
(ˌ)prē-ˈme-də-ˌtā-təd 
: characterized by fully conscious willful intent and a measure of forethought and planning
premeditated murder
premeditatedly
adverb
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Several Ukrainian lawmakers initially said that people convicted of premeditated murder would not be eligible.
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Constant Méheut, New York Times, 24 May 2024
That’s antithetical to Trump’s zero-sum approach to life where people who live by the rules are suckers, truth is optional and manipulation is an acceptable premeditated strategy to deflect personal responsibility in the pursuit of unfettered power.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 12 Mar. 2024
The suspect was promptly arrested on Wednesday and charged with attempted premeditated murder, but the authorities have not named him publicly.
—Cassandra Vinograd, New York Times, 16 May 2024
The jury acquitted Cuevas of a first-degree murder charge, which is defined as willful or premeditated killing.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 15 May 2024
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Constant Méheut, New York Times, 24 May 2024
That’s antithetical to Trump’s zero-sum approach to life where people who live by the rules are suckers, truth is optional and manipulation is an acceptable premeditated strategy to deflect personal responsibility in the pursuit of unfettered power.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 12 Mar. 2024
The suspect was promptly arrested on Wednesday and charged with attempted premeditated murder, but the authorities have not named him publicly.
—Cassandra Vinograd, New York Times, 16 May 2024
The jury acquitted Cuevas of a first-degree murder charge, which is defined as willful or premeditated killing.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 15 May 2024
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“Premeditated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/premeditated. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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