premeditated pri-MED-i-tay-tid adjective WS #33

thought out or planned beforehand; done consciously and intentionally; deliberate and calculated in advance

1. His premeditated attack on the company's reputation involved months of spreading false rumors.
2. The premeditated nature of the theft was evident from the detailed floor plans found in her apartment.
3. The jury found him guilty of premeditated murder rather than a crime of passion.
4. Her premeditated resignation included a detailed transition plan and training for her replacement.
5. The detective determined that the crime was premeditated based on evidence of careful planning.