/priˈmɛdəˌteɪtɪd ækt/ – Phrase
Definition: hành động phạm tội có chủ ý trước.
A more thorough explanation: A premeditated act refers to an action that was planned, thought out, or considered beforehand. It implies that the individual consciously intended to commit the act before actually doing so. In legal terms, a premeditated act is often associated with crimes such as murder, where the perpetrator has deliberately planned and intended to cause harm or take a life.
Example: The defendant was charged with first-degree murder for the premeditated act of planning and carrying out the crime.