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

“Matt is currently under advisement from his medical team to take immediate time off from touring for two weeks.”

From Los Angeles Times

Those convicted of DUI in California must be given a “Watson advisement,” which advises them that those who kill others while driving under the influence can be charged with murder.

From Los Angeles Times

As a result, she received a warning — known as a Watson advisement — that if she continued to drive under the influence and killed someone she could be charged with murder.

From Seattle Times

He said he would take under advisement the defense motions for dismissal but never addressed them during the brief moments that court was in session Thursday morning.

From Seattle Times

Engoron said he was taking the request “under advisement” and ordered the trial to proceed as scheduled.

From Seattle Times