deliberate

adj. 1 a intentional. B considered; careful. 2 (of movement, thought, etc.) Unhurried; cautious. v. (-ting) 1 think carefully; consider. 2 discuss (jury deliberated).  deliberately adv. [latin libra balance]

a. Weighing facts and arguments with a view to a choice or decision; carefully considering the probable consequences of a step; circumspect; slow in determining; -- applied to persons; as, a deliberate judge or counselor.