consideration

Main Entry:: con·sid·er·ation
Pronunciation:: \kən-ˌsi-də-ˈrā-shən\
Function:: noun
Date:: 14th century

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 account3: thoughtful and sympathetic regard4: an opinion obtained by reflection5: 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

— in consideration of

: as payment or recompense for <a small fee in consideration of many kind services>

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