consideration

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[edit] Etymology

From to consider (from Middle English consideren, from Middle French considerer (modern considérer), from Latin considerare 'to observe (a star)') + -ation

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[edit] Noun

Singular
consideration

Plural
considerations

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
    The rascal's consideration a prank at the teacher's expense would make him his mates' hero cancelled the consideration the principal's paddle will surely make him reconsider
  3. The tendency to consider others.
    You showed remarkable consideration in giving up your place for your friend.
  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.

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The process of considering
Something considered as a reason or ground for a decision
The tendency to consider others
A recompense for something done
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