consideration

noun

con·sid·er·a·tion kən-ˌsi-də-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce consideration (audio)

: continuous and careful thought

After long consideration he agreed to their requests.

: a matter weighed or taken into account when formulating an opinion or plan

economic considerations forced her to leave college

: a taking into account

in consideration of the enormous difficulties involved

: thoughtful and sympathetic regard

his consideration of the needs of others

: an opinion obtained by reflection

his considerations favoring one profession over another

: esteem, regard

… the family built themselves a large, ugly villa … and became people of consideration.—

V. S. Pritchett

: recompense, payment

a consideration paid for legal services

: the inducement to a contract or other legal transaction

specifically : an act or forbearance or the promise thereof done or given by one party in return for the act or promise of another

Example Sentences

You should give some serious consideration to your retirement plans. After careful consideration, he agreed to their requests. Show some consideration and turn down that radio. Finding a house close to work was an important consideration for them. Economic considerations forced her to delay her education.

Recent Examples on the Web The duration of your hike is perhaps the most important consideration in finding the best hiking backpack. —

Field And Stream Commerce Team, Field & Stream, 13 Feb. 2023 In a market where capital efficiency is a key concern, this is an essential consideration for CISOs in 2023. —

Ivan Novikov, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2023 Maryland lawmakers have argued that ensuring predominately Black communities get their fair share of federal investments should be a bigger consideration in the selection process. —

Arkansas Online, 21 Dec. 2022 Maryland lawmakers have argued that ensuring predominately Black communities get their fair share of federal investments should be a bigger consideration in the selection process. —

Dallas News, 20 Dec. 2022 A-list promoters of crypto and other digital assets already have run into legal trouble — a key consideration in civil suits alleging fraud. —

Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Dec. 2022 Last but not least, there's no doubting that price is a consideration in any purchase. —

Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2022 The Marketplace is a case in point, coming as the value of locations has grown to become a basic consideration in a highly competitive new content scene. —

Pablo Sandoval, Variety, 8 Dec. 2022 The blending of culture and language is so important for many couples (and their families), especially if children become a consideration in the future. —

Morgan Absher, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2022 See More

Legal Definition

consideration

noun

con·sid·er·a·tion

: something (as an act or forbearance or the promise thereof) done or given by one party for the act or promise of another see also contract compare motive

Note: Except in Louisiana, consideration is a necessary element to the creation of a contract. The consideration must result from bargaining by the parties, and must be the thing that induces the mutual promises.

— adequate consideration

: a consideration that is reasonably equivalent in value to the thing for which it is given

— fair consideration

: a consideration that is reasonable and given in good faith

specifically : something with a reasonably equivalent value that under the laws of fraudulent conveyances is given in good faith in exchange for the transfer of property

— good consideration

: a consideration based on a family relationship or natural love and affection

: valuable consideration in this entry

Note: As defined in sense 1, good consideration is the opposite of valuable consideration, though it is sometimes used to mean valuable consideration. Good consideration of the kind denoted by sense 1 cannot create an enforceable contract.

— new consideration

: something according to section 6-106 of the Uniform Commercial Code that becomes payable in exchange for the transfer of bulk goods

— nominal consideration

: consideration consisting of a nominal amount

— past consideration

: something that has already been given or some act that has already been performed that cannot therefore be induced by the other party's thing, act, or promise in exchange and is not truly a consideration

— valuable consideration

: a consideration that confers some benefit having pecuniary value on one party to a contract or imposes a detriment having pecuniary value on the other

单词	consideration
释义	consideration noun con·sid·er·a·tion kən-ˌsi-də-ˈrā-shən 1 : continuous and careful thought After long consideration he agreed to their requests. 2 a : a matter weighed or taken into account when formulating an opinion or plan economic considerations forced her to leave college b : a taking into account in consideration of the enormous difficulties involved 3 : thoughtful and sympathetic regard his consideration of the needs of others 4 : an opinion obtained by reflection his considerations favoring one profession over another 5 : esteem, regard … the family built themselves a large, ugly villa … and became people of consideration.—V. S. Pritchett 6 a : recompense, payment a consideration paid for legal services b : the inducement to a contract or other legal transaction specifically : an act or forbearance or the promise thereof done or given by one party in return for the act or promise of another Phrases in consideration of : as payment or recompense for a small fee in consideration of many kind services Synonyms account advisement debate deliberation reflection study thought See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences You should give some serious consideration to your retirement plans. After careful consideration, he agreed to their requests. Show some consideration and turn down that radio. Finding a house close to work was an important consideration for them. Economic considerations forced her to delay her education. Recent Examples on the Web The duration of your hike is perhaps the most important consideration in finding the best hiking backpack. —Field And Stream Commerce Team, Field & Stream, 13 Feb. 2023 In a market where capital efficiency is a key concern, this is an essential consideration for CISOs in 2023. —Ivan Novikov, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2023 Maryland lawmakers have argued that ensuring predominately Black communities get their fair share of federal investments should be a bigger consideration in the selection process. —Arkansas Online, 21 Dec. 2022 Maryland lawmakers have argued that ensuring predominately Black communities get their fair share of federal investments should be a bigger consideration in the selection process. —Dallas News, 20 Dec. 2022 A-list promoters of crypto and other digital assets already have run into legal trouble — a key consideration in civil suits alleging fraud. —Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Dec. 2022 Last but not least, there's no doubting that price is a consideration in any purchase. —Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2022 The Marketplace is a case in point, coming as the value of locations has grown to become a basic consideration in a highly competitive new content scene. —Pablo Sandoval, Variety, 8 Dec. 2022 The blending of culture and language is so important for many couples (and their families), especially if children become a consideration in the future. —Morgan Absher, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2022 See More Word History Etymology see consider First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing consideration take (something) into consideration in consideration of valuable consideration under discussion/consideration/review under consideration take everything into consideration take (something) into consideration in consideration of valuable consideration under discussion/consideration/review under consideration take everything into consideration Kids Definition consideration noun con·sid·er·ation kən-ˌsid-ə-ˈrā-shən 1 : careful thought : deliberation 2 : thoughtfulness for other people 3 : something that needs to be considered before deciding or acting 4 : a payment made in return for something Legal Definition consideration noun con·sid·er·a·tion : something (as an act or forbearance or the promise thereof) done or given by one party for the act or promise of another see also contract compare motive Note: Except in Louisiana, consideration is a necessary element to the creation of a contract. The consideration must result from bargaining by the parties, and must be the thing that induces the mutual promises. — adequate consideration : a consideration that is reasonably equivalent in value to the thing for which it is given — fair consideration : a consideration that is reasonable and given in good faith specifically : something with a reasonably equivalent value that under the laws of fraudulent conveyances is given in good faith in exchange for the transfer of property — good consideration : a consideration based on a family relationship or natural love and affection : valuable consideration in this entry Note: As defined in sense 1, good consideration is the opposite of valuable consideration, though it is sometimes used to mean valuable consideration. Good consideration of the kind denoted by sense 1 cannot create an enforceable contract. — new consideration : something according to section 6-106 of the Uniform Commercial Code that becomes payable in exchange for the transfer of bulk goods — nominal consideration : consideration consisting of a nominal amount — past consideration : something that has already been given or some act that has already been performed that cannot therefore be induced by the other party's thing, act, or promise in exchange and is not truly a consideration — valuable consideration : a consideration that confers some benefit having pecuniary value on one party to a contract or imposes a detriment having pecuniary value on the other consideration noun 1 as in deliberation a careful weighing of the reasons for or against something after much consideration we decided to make an offer on the house Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance deliberation debate study thought account reflection advisement contemplation hesitation pondering cogitation introspection meditation rumination indecision agonizing premeditation Antonyms & Near Antonyms short shrift 2 as in compensation something (as money) that is given or received in return for goods or services since it was pro bono work, no consideration was made Synonyms & Similar Words compensation payment pay reparation recompense salary reimbursement adjustment remuneration wage(s) outlay remittance expenditure repayment settlement indemnity redress stipend rental refund restitution requital deposit rebate disbursement prepayment recoupment overpayment rent
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