deliberation
deliberation, n. The act of carefully considering issues and options before making a decision or taking some action; esp., the process by which a jury reaches a verdict, as by analyzing, discussing, and weighing the evidence. See CONSIDERATION(3). [Cases: Criminal Law 857(1); Federal Civil Procedure 1974; Trial 306. C.J.S. Criminal Law § 1372; Trial §§ 790–796, 799.] — deliberate (di-lib-[schwa]-rayt), vb.