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deliberative

adjective/dɪˈlɪbərətɪv/

C2CEFR level
65/100Rarity: rare
TechnicalRegister

Concerned with the careful discussion and weighing of matters before a decision.

The board acts as a deliberative body, debating strategy before resolving upon it.

Topic: Company & governance in Legal English

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