1. relating to or involving careful consideration and discussion before making a decision
2. having the function of deliberating or debating
Usage: formal; often used in political or legal contexts

Examples

• The committee took a deliberative approach to reviewing the budget proposal.
• Congress serves as the deliberative body of the federal government.
• She appreciated his deliberative style of decision-making.
• The deliberative process took several weeks to complete.
• The town hall featured deliberative discussions about the new policy.
• His deliberative nature made him an excellent judge.
• The deliberative assembly met to discuss the constitutional amendments.