deliberate methodically
[/dɪˈlɪbəreɪt ˈmeθədɪkli/]
verb phrase
deliberar metodicamente
1. to think about or discuss something carefully and systematically, weighing all options in an orderly and organized manner
The jury will deliberate methodically through all the evidence before reaching a verdict.
O júri deliberará metodicamente sobre todas as provas antes de chegar a um veredicto.
2. to consider something in a slow, careful, and step-by-step manner
The committee deliberated methodically on the budget proposal for hours.
O comitê deliberou metodicamente sobre a proposta orçamentária por horas.
This phrase is predominantly used in legal, academic, and formal business contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In legal proceedings, 'deliberate methodically' emphasizes the careful, step-by-step process jurors or judges must follow. The Brazilian legal system, influenced by civil law traditions, particularly values methodical deliberation in judicial processes.
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