'deliberation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'deliberatio,' where 'de-' meant 'down' and 'liberare' meant 'to weigh or balance.'

'deliberatio' transformed into the Old French word 'deliberacion,' and eventually became the modern English word 'deliberation' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'to weigh or balance carefully,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'careful consideration or discussion.'