deliberations
n. plural-only C1 Advanced US //dɪˌɫɪbɝˈeɪʃənz// UK //dɪlˌɪbəɹˈeɪʃənz// de·lib·er·a·tions
n. long and careful discussions before making an important decision. You use this when a group of people, like a jury or a committee, thinks hard about a choice.
n. formal and careful consideration or discussion of a matter before reaching a conclusion. Often implies a collective process involving multiple stakeholders or a legal body.
The jury began their deliberations early this morning.
After hours of intense deliberations, the board of directors finally agreed on a new CEO.
The committee's deliberations were kept strictly confidential to ensure that members could speak freely without fear of public scrutiny or political pressure.
Usage
Usually appears in the plural form when referring to the process of a group discussion; takes a plural verb.