consideration

consideration
consideration [kən sid΄ər ā′shən]
n.
[ME consideracioun < L consideratio]
1. the act of considering; careful thought or attention; deliberation
2. thoughtful or sympathetic regard for others
3. something that is, or should be, considered, as in making a decision
4. a thought or opinion produced by considering
5. regard; esteem; importance
6. a recompense, as for a service rendered; fee; compensation
7. Law something of value given or done in exchange for something of value given or done by another, in order to make a binding contract; inducement for a contract
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in consideration of
1. because of
2. in return for
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on no consideration
not for any reason; never
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take into consideration
to keep in mind; take account; make allowance for
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under consideration
being thought over or discussed

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  • consideration — Consideration. s. f. v. Action par laquelle on considere. Il a fait cela sans consideration. cela est digne de consideration. cela merite consideration. longue consideration. Il signifie aussi, Raison, esgard. Il a fait cela par telle… …   Dictionnaire de l'Académie française

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