advisement

[ ad-vahyz-muhnt ]

noun

1. careful deliberation or consideration; consultation:

   The petition was taken under advisement.

advisement

/ ədˈvaɪzmənt /

noun

1. archaic.
   consultation; deliberation

Word History and Origins

Origin of advisement¹

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English; advise + -ment; replacing Middle English avisement, from Old French

Example Sentences

In a report to the court, the officer said Powell “was evasive in answering” questions about the material of the mask and said she added that she “threw it away per her attorney’s advisement.”

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Fairfax County Circuit Court Judge Richard Gardiner took the issue under advisement and put out a call for legal briefs from any interested party.

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We will take the delegation’s suggestions under advisement, as we always do, and hope that they use their distinguished perches to help us tackle vaccine hesitancy so that we can ensure more equitable access to safe and effective vaccines.

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