Délibération (en. Deliberation)

/delibeʁasyon/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Process of reflection and discussion to reach a decision.
The committee's deliberations lasted several hours.
Les délibérations du comité ont duré plusieurs heures.
Meeting during which individuals exchange ideas to make a decision.
The deliberation clarified several important points.
La délibération a permis de clarifier plusieurs points importants.
Act of weighing the pros and cons on a subject.
His deliberation on the subject was highly appreciated by his colleagues.
Sa délibération sur le sujet a été très appréciée par ses collègues.

Etymology

From the Latin 'deliberatio', meaning reflection, consideration.

Common Phrases and Expressions

amicable deliberation
Process of discussion to reach an agreement without conflict.
délibération à l'amiable
under deliberation
Awaiting a decision after a discussion.
sous délibération

Related Words

deliberate
Making a decision after deliberation.
délibrer
deliberative
Pertaining to or relating to deliberation.
délibératif

Slang Meanings

Prolonged discussions often deemed unnecessary.
We had endless deliberations on this project.
On a eu des délibérations sans fin sur ce projet.
Taking too much time to decide.
Stop deliberating, we need to act now!
Arrête de faire de la délibération, il faut agir maintenant !