preparationglossary / PREPARATION preparation. Criminal law. The act or process of devising the means necessary to commit a crime. Cf. ATTEMPT. 词条贡献者 法律翻译李黎,毕业于欧洲顶尖的高级翻译学院,专注翻译各类与福利、薪酬及雇佣有关的法律文件。