bedachtes
Bedachtes is a Dutch noun that refers to the considerations, reflections, or deliberations that precede an action. It denotes the mental processes of careful planning and forethought that inform decisions, conduct, or policy. The term is primarily found in formal or literary contexts and is often associated with deliberate rather than impulsive behavior.
Etymology and form: Bedachtes derives from bedacht, meaning thought out or conceived, with the pluralizing suffix
Usage and context: In legal and ethical discussions, bedachtes is used to describe premeditation or reasoned
Examples: Het rapport benadrukte de bedachtes achter het besluit. The deliberations behind the decision were emphasized
Related terms: Deliberation, premeditation, overweging (consideration or deliberation). The adjective bedachtsam relates to cautious, prudent thinking
See also: Deliberation, Premeditation, Mens rea.
References: Dutch legal and linguistic dictionaries and academic writings on deliberation and intentional action.