premeditated
adjective
pre·med·i·tat·ed
(ˌ)prē-ˈme-də-ˌtā-təd 
: characterized by fully conscious willful intent and a measure of forethought and planning
premeditated murder
premeditatedly
adverb
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He’s been charged with premeditated murder and tampering with evidence.
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Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
Bowen is held in the Broward Main Jail on charges of premeditated murder and tampering with physical evidence.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
The husband of the vice chair of the Florida Democratic Party is accused of premeditated murder and tampering with evidence after his wife was found dead, according to jail records.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
The Broward Sheriff’s Office website listed Bowen, 40, as in custody and booked under the charges of premeditated murder and tampering or fabricating physical evidence.
—Daniella Silva, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
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Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
Bowen is held in the Broward Main Jail on charges of premeditated murder and tampering with physical evidence.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
The husband of the vice chair of the Florida Democratic Party is accused of premeditated murder and tampering with evidence after his wife was found dead, according to jail records.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
The Broward Sheriff’s Office website listed Bowen, 40, as in custody and booked under the charges of premeditated murder and tampering or fabricating physical evidence.
—Daniella Silva, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Premeditated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/premeditated. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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