Hiding or concealing oneself for the purpose of committing a crime when the opportunity arises. Regarding murder, "lying in wait" implies premeditation or malice aforethought necessary for first-degree murder. Perkins & Boyce, Criminal Law 130 (3rd ed. 1982).
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The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise
Synonyms: ambush, ambuscade, trap
The adjective lying in wait has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
waiting in concealment; in ambush
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