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consideration Definition

con·sid·era·tion (kən sid′ər ā′s̸hən)

noun

  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

Etymology: ME consideracioun < L consideratio

consideration Idioms

in consideration of

  1. because of
  2. in return for

on no consideration

not for any reason; never

take into consideration

to keep in mind; take account; make allowance for

under consideration

being thought over or discussed

consideration Synonyms

consideration

n.

  1. The act of considering

    reflection, study, deliberation, forethought; see attention 1, reflection 1, thought 1.

  2. The state of being considerate

    kindliness, thoughtfulness, attentiveness, concern; see courtesy 1, kindness 1, tolerance 1.

  3. Payment

    remuneration, compensation, recompense, fee; see compensation, payment 1.

  4. Something to be considered

    factor, point, concern, situation, problem, judgment, notion, fancy, perplexity, puzzle, proposal, difficulty, incident, evidence, new development, occurrence, state, estate, pass, occasion, motive, cause, exigency, emergency, idea, thought, minutiae, plan, particulars, items, scope, extent, magnitude; see also event 1, opinion 1.

in consideration of

because of, on account of, in return for; see considering, for.

on no consideration

not for any reason, on no account, by no means; see never.

take into consideration

take into account, weigh, keep in mind; see consider 1, 3.

under consideration

being thought over, being discussed, being evaluated; see considered 1.

consideration Law Definition

n

Something of value to either the promisee or the promisor of a contract (usually cash, but also property, a promise to do something or not to do something, and so on) that is given or will be given by the promisee to the promisor in exchange for a performance or a promise of a performance by the promisor. For the contract to be enforceable, the consideration must be something that the promisee, to his or her detriment or loss, is giving up, or something that benefits the promisor.
gratuitous consideration
Consider-ation that is neither a detriment or loss to a promisee nor a benefit to the promisor. For example, the promise to pay for an item with something that is worthless to both the promisee and the promisor is gratuitous consideration. A contract based on such consideration is unenforceable.
illegal consideration
Consideration that contravenes the law, public policy, or the public interest. For example, the promise to physically harm someone in exchange for an item is illegal consideration. A contract based on such consideration is unenforceable.
nominal consideration
Consideration that is so small that it has no meaningful value in light of the performance or promise that it is being exchanged for. For example, when buying a $10 million business for only one dollar, the dollar is nominal consideration. Traditionally, courts did not consider the value of the consideration when determining the enforceability of a contract, but today a nominal consideration might be viewed as evidence that the contract is unconscionable or is, in reality, a gift rather than a contract.
past consideration
Consideration consisting of an act performed or promise given in the past. For example, the promise to pay a debt that one is already obligated to pay is past consideration. A contract based on such consideration is usually unenforceable because, typically, the original performance was done or the original promise was made for some reason other than to exchange it for the current performance or promise of the promisor.
sufficient consideration
Consider-ation that is of a great enough value to be meaningful in light of the performance or promise that it is being exchanged for.
valuable consideration
Consideration that is of a great enough value to be meaningful in light of the performance or promise that it is being exchanged for and that has a measurable financial value to either the promisee or the promisor.

consideration Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • deserve: India noted that the declaration contains a number of valuable suggestions which deserve consideration by the international community.
  • give: Fagan gives almost no consideration to how Clark's personal politics impacted on his writings.
  • require: The provision of these facilities requires careful consideration to ensure they do not create environmental problems.
  • warrant: This unique interface is an area which warrants serious consideration when there is a requirement to shorten the turn around time in port.
  • merit: Two broad options merit further consideration, says Ofcom.
  • integrate: However, they do not usually integrate quality considerations across several plans.

Converse of subject

dictate: Retraining will be offered through local mechanisms where career aspirations change, progress is deemed to be unsatisfactory or if dictated by manpower considerations.

Adjective modifier

  • careful: Careful consideration will have to be given to a claim where the vehicle has been left open or unlocked.
  • ethical: What are the ethical considerations for providers of such anonymous email services?
  • serious: The individualism of Sartre's thought seems to banish morality from serious consideration.
  • further: Further consideration will be needed in finding a solution to a safer walking route through the village.
  • due: You must give due consideration to the many cyclists present in Danish cities.
  • proper: ERS Recommendation 1 We urge the Government to take account of Arbuthnott's verdict and give proper consideration to electoral reform for Westminster.

Noun used with modifier

  • cash: The cash consideration for this disposal is £ 4.0 million compared to the net book value of £ 0.5 million.
  • safety: The success of the day, in addition to other factors, depends heavily on safety considerations.
  • material: The actual or possible presence of contamination is a material planning consideration.
  • welfare: Welfare considerations may dictate that certain birds may not be kept in a very biosecure fashion.
  • merit: The question of delay in paying valid claims is a newer topic, which, it seems to me, does merit consideration.

Preposition: in

determination: This guide promotes sustainability and good design through various principles and objectives and is a material consideration in the determination of planning applications.

Preposition: of

proposal: The study is expected to report in late 2004 and may be followed by consideration of policy proposals at EU level.