premeditated
adjective
pre·med·i·tat·ed
(ˌ)prē-ˈme-də-ˌtā-təd 
: characterized by fully conscious willful intent and a measure of forethought and planning
premeditated murder
premeditatedly
adverb
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Clark’s death was no less tragic or senseless but certainly less premeditated than Vance’s remarks might let on (the driver was convicted of vehicular homicide in May).
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Clare Malone, The New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2024
Gilman noted Wednesday that at this stage in the case, his office has not alleged that the shooting was a premeditated act.
—Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2024
An investigation into possible incitement and accessory to suicide is underway, and the premeditated death could be attributed to the first-ever use of a Sarco-brand suicide capsule.
—Timothy H.j. Nerozzi Fox News, Fox News, 24 Sep. 2024
Fain was booked on one count of premeditated first-degree murder.
—Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 11 Oct. 2024
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Clare Malone, The New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2024
Gilman noted Wednesday that at this stage in the case, his office has not alleged that the shooting was a premeditated act.
—Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2024
An investigation into possible incitement and accessory to suicide is underway, and the premeditated death could be attributed to the first-ever use of a Sarco-brand suicide capsule.
—Timothy H.j. Nerozzi Fox News, Fox News, 24 Sep. 2024
Fain was booked on one count of premeditated first-degree murder.
—Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 11 Oct. 2024
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“Premeditated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/premeditated. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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