a. [ L. deliberativus: cf. F. délibératif. ] Pertaining to deliberation; proceeding or acting by deliberation, or by discussion and examination; deliberating;
A consummate work of deliberative wisdom. Bancroft. [ 1913 Webster ]
The court of jurisdiction is to be distinguished from the deliberative body, the advisers of the crown. Hallam. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.
adv. In a deliberative manner; circumspectly; considerately. [ 1913 Webster ]