premeditation

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Judge Dino Fulgoni agreed that Bardo, who waived a jury trial, had lain in wait, saying he may have had schizophrenia but his condition did not preclude premeditation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2024

In “The Thing at Hand,” DiFranco embraces living completely in the moment, beyond identity or premeditation.

From New York Times • Mar. 29, 2024

"On the last occasion, he acted because of the pain she was under," he said, adding there was no premeditation.

From Reuters • Jun. 29, 2023

Elen Owen, prosecuting, told the court there was evidence of planning and premeditation by the group.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2023

Having established premeditation of great degree, Green left the witness to the ministrations of the defense.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote