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Consideration Definition

consideration

See also considération

Contents

English

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin consideratio. See consider. Compare Old French considéreson

Pronunciation

Noun

consideration (plural considerations)

  1. The thought process of considering, of taking everything into account.
    After much consideration, I have decided to stay.
  2. Something considered as a reason or ground for a (possible) decision.
  3. The tendency to consider others.
    You showed remarkable consideration in giving up your place for your friend.
    Will you noisy children show some consideration and stop your infernal screaming? I'm trying to study!
  4. A payment or other recompense for something done.
    Sure I'll move my car, but only for a consideration.
  5. (law) A matter of inducement for something promised; something valuable given as recompense for a promise, which causes the promise to become binding as a contract.
    • 2007, Wikipedia:Contract:
      Consideration is an intention to create legal relations.
    • 2008, A contract:
      In consideration of the perfomance of B's obligations hereunder, A hereby grants to B's personal license.

Related terms

Middle French

Noun

consideration f. (plural considerationz)

  1. Alternative form of consyderation.

 

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