Careful discussions or thoughts about something important before making a decision; the process of considering something seriously.
From Latin 'deliberare' (to weigh carefully), combining 'de-' (thoroughly) and 'librare' (to weigh). Used in legal and political contexts to mean careful consideration.
Jury deliberations can legally last as long as needed—the longest jury deliberation in history took 10 months, and the jury still couldn't reach a unanimous verdict.
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