deliberation

(noun) (usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question. Example: "The deliberations of the jury."

(noun) careful consideration. Synonyms: weighing, advisement. Example: "A little deliberation would have deterred them."

(noun) planning something carefully and intentionally. Synonyms: calculation. Example: "It was the deliberation of his act that was insulting."

(noun) a rate demonstrating an absence of haste or hurry. Synonyms: slowness, deliberateness, unhurriedness.

(noun) the trait of thoughtfulness in action or decision. Synonyms: deliberateness. Example: "He was a man of judicial deliberation."