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Aforethought: When someone plans to do something bad in advance, it is called aforethought. This word is often used in the context of murder, where it means that the person who committed the crime had thought about it beforehand. A person can have aforethought if they intended to kill someone, hurt them badly, or didn't care about the value of human life. It is important to note that not all intentional killings are considered aforethought, as there may be circumstances that justify or excuse the action.