premeditated act

Definitions

An action that has been thought out, planned, or considered beforehand.

A deliberate deed committed with prior intent or calculation.

Examples

The prosecutor argued that the crime was a cold-blooded and premeditated act rather than a crime of passion.

The investigation revealed that the sabotage was a premeditated act designed to cripple the company's infrastructure.

Synonyms

calculated move deliberate action planned undertaking intentional deed studied maneuver

Antonyms

impulsive act spontaneous reaction unplanned occurrence accidental event spur of the moment