(n) :
the act of deliberating, or of weighing and examining the reasons for and against a choice or measure; careful consideration; mature reflection; careful discussion and examination of the reasons for and against a measure; as, the deliberations of a legislative body or council
(n) :
the act of deliberating, or of weighing and examining the reasons for and against a choice or measure; careful consideration; mature reflection; careful discussion and examination of the reasons for and against a measure; as, the deliberations of a legislative body or council