: to consider (something) carefully Thank you for your suggestion. We'll take the matter under advisement.

What does it mean when the court takes a case under advisement?

Judges sometimes make a ruling the day of court, perhaps after a child custody case. Other times, they take the case “under advisement” which means the judge is not prepared to make a ruling in court. Instead, the judge will consider testimony given by the witnesses, and sift through stacks of evidence and notes.

What is an advisement in legal terms?

Advisement generally means the act of providing advice or counsel. In the context of criminal law, an advisement hearing may be held early on to allow the Court to advise the Defendant of his rights pursuant to the rules of criminal procedure.