Deliberative
(adjective)
- Having the power or quality of deciding; involving careful consideration.
- Relating to or involving discussion and consideration of a matter with a view to a decision or action.
Origin:
Mid 16th century: from latin deliberativus, from deliberare "consider carefully".
Examples:
- The deliberative process took several months before the committee finally reached a decision.
- The court's deliberative powers are limited to considering only the evidence presented in the trial.
- A deliberative democracy values the opinions and perspectives of its citizens.
- The deliberative assembly discussed the proposed budget for hours before reaching a resolution.
- The deliberative approach to problem solving considers all options before making a decision.