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   Con·sid·er·a·tion

   /kənˌsidərˈāSHən/

   

   noun

   • 1. careful thought, typically over a period of time: "a long process involving a great deal of careful consideration" Similar thoughtdeliberationreflectioncontemplationcogitationruminationponderingmeditationmusingmullingexaminationinspectionscrutinyanalysisreviewdiscussionattentionheednoticeregard
   • ▪ a fact or a motive taken into account in deciding or judging something: "the idea was motivated by political considerations" Similar factorissuepointconcernitemmatterelementdetailaspectfacetfeaturedeterminant
   • ▪ thoughtfulness and sensitivity toward others: "companies should show more consideration for their employees" Similar attentivenessconsideratenessthoughtfulnessconcerncaresolicitousnesssolicitudemindfulnesskindnesskindlinessunderstandingrespectsensitivitytactdiscretionunselfishnesscompassionsympathycharitygenerositybenevolencefriendlinessOpposite disregardthoughtlessness
   • 2. a payment or reward: "you can buy the books for a small consideration" Similar paymentfeepremiumremunerationcompensationrecompenseemolumentperquisitecommissionpercentageshareportiondividendinformal:cuttakewhacksliceslice of the cakepiece of the action
   • ▪ (in a contractual agreement) anything given or promised or forborne by one party in exchange for the promise or undertaking of another.
   • 3. importance; consequence. archaic

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Old French from Latin consideratio(n-), from considerare ‘examine’.

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2. www.law.cornell.edu › wex › considerationconsideration | Wex | US Law | LII / Legal Information Institute

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   Wex. consideration. Consideration is a promise, performance, or forbearance bargained by a promisor in exchange for their promise. Consideration is the main element of a contract. Without consideration by both parties, a contract cannot be enforceable.

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   Definitions of consider. verb. think about carefully; weigh. “They considered the possibility of a strike” synonyms: debate, deliberate, moot, prepend, turn over. study. give careful consideration to. see more. verb. give careful consideration to. “ consider the possibility of moving” synonyms: study. debate, deliberate, moot, prepend, turn over.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ConsiderationConsideration - Wikipedia

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   Consideration is a concept of English common law and is a necessity for simple contracts but not for special contracts (contracts by deed ). The concept has been adopted by other common law jurisdictions.

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   verb. also intr to think carefully about or ponder on (a problem, decision, etc); contemplate. may take a clause as object to judge, deem, or have as an opinion. I consider him a fool. to have regard for; respect. consider your mother's feelings. to look at; regard. he considered her face.

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   consideration. Definition for consideration. noun as in mental analysis. Compare Synonyms. Synonyms. Antonyms. Strongest matches. application, attention, debate, deliberation, discussion, examination, review, scrutiny, study. Strong matches. cogitation, concentration, contemplation, forethought, heed, reflection, regard, thinking, thought.

7. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › considerationCONSIDERATION Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words - ...

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   Definition of consideration. 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. study. account. debate. thought. reflection. advisement. contemplation. hesitation. meditation. introspection. cogitation

8. blog.ipleaders.in › consideration-under-the-indian-contract-act-1872Consideration under the Indian Contract Act, 1872 - iPleaders

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   Dec 19, 2019 · Does or abstains from doing something, Promises to do or abstain from something, Then such act or abstinence is called consideration. Why do we need consideration. Legal requirements as to consideration. Stranger to a contract. Exception. Past consideration. Past act at request good consideration. Past voluntary service.