Premeditats

Premeditats is a term encountered in some legal or linguistic contexts to refer to actions that have been considered and planned in advance. In its broad sense, it denotes forethought that precedes an act, particularly when the act is harmful or illegal. The form is not standard in contemporary English; premidation is the usual noun, and premidited forms appear as "premeditated." In other languages, "premeditat" or "premeditati" may serve as the equivalent adjective or noun; "premeditats" may occur as a plural form in some translations or dialects.

Origin: From Latin premeditatus, meaning "forethought." In law, premeditation is a central concept in distinguishing degrees of criminal liability. Premeditation implies deliberation or time to reflect before committing the act, though the length of time required varies by jurisdiction.

Legal context: In many legal systems, crimes such as murder are classified as first-degree or premade when there is evidence of planning ahead of time. Courts examine factors like the defendant's actions before the crime, prior plans, and the presence of a motive. Not all jurisdictions require a long interval; even brief but purposeful planning can establish premeditation if the actor had the opportunity to reflect.

See also: Premeditation, Deliberation, Mens rea, First-degree murder, Criminal intent.

Notes: The term "premeditats" is largely uncommon in English and may be encountered mainly in translations or as a typographical variant.