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Definition of
deliberative adjective
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
deliberative
adjective
adjective
NAmE
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dɪˈlɪbrət̮ɪv
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,
NAmE
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dɪˈlɪbəˌreɪt̮ɪv
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(
formal
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relating to careful consideration or discussion
A deliberative assembly will make the final decision.
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