premeditated actions
[ˌpriːˈmedɪteɪtɪd ˈækʃənz]
noun phrasepl: premeditated actions
ações premeditadas
1. deliberate and intentional acts that have been planned or thought out in advance before execution
The prosecutor argued that the crime involved premeditated actions, not a crime of passion.
O promotor argumentou que o crime envolveu ações premeditadas, não um crime passional.
2. calculated behavior or conduct that demonstrates forethought and planning
His premeditated actions to sabotage the project were uncovered by management.
Suas ações premeditadas para sabotar o projeto foram descobertas pela administração.
In both Brazilian and American legal systems, premeditated actions are a crucial distinction in criminal law, affecting sentencing severity. The concept of 'premeditação' is fundamental in Portuguese-speaking legal frameworks, often determining whether a crime is classified as more or less serious. In Brazil, this distinction is codified in the Código Penal and significantly impacts criminal liability.
Related Idioms & Phrases
premeditated murder / homicídio premeditado
act with premeditation / agir com premeditação
malice aforethought / má intenção prévia
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