cold blood
noun
ˈkōld-ˈbləd
: a state of mind marked by premeditation and deliberateness
—usually used in the phrase in cold blood
killed the victim in cold blood
compare cool state of blood, heat of passion
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“Cold blood.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/cold%20blood. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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