Prior deliberation; an instance of this.

What does ends to a mean mean?

phrase. If you say that something is a means to an end, you mean that it helps you to achieve what you want, although it may not be enjoyable or important itself. We seem to have lost sight of the fact that marketing is only a means to an end.

What is the meaning of deliberative functions?

having the function of deliberating, as a legislative assembly: a deliberative body. having to do with policy; dealing with the wisdom and expediency of a proposal: a deliberative speech.