consideration
See also considération
English
Etymology
Middle English, from Latin consideratio. See consider. Compare Old French considéreson
Pronunciation
Noun
consideration (plural considerations)
- The thought process of considering, of taking everything into account.
- After much consideration, I have decided to stay.
- Something considered as a reason or ground for a (possible) decision.
- The tendency to consider others.
- You showed remarkable consideration in giving up your place for your friend.
- Will you noisy children show some consideration and stop your infernal screaming? I'm trying to study!
- A payment or other recompense for something done.
- Sure I'll move my car, but only for a consideration.
- (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.
- 2007, Wikipedia:Contract:
- Importance, claim to notice, regard.
- 1919, W. Somerset Maugham, The Moon and Sixpence, chapter 54
- [...] settled down on a small property he had near Quimper to live for the rest of his days in peace; but the failure of an attorney left him suddenly penniless, and neither he nor his wife was willing to live in penury where they had enjoyed consideration.
- 1919, W. Somerset Maugham, The Moon and Sixpence, chapter 54
Related terms
- consider
- considerable
- considerate
- considerateness
- considered (adjective)
- inconsideration
- reconsideration
Translations
The process of considering
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Something considered as a reason or ground for a decision
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The tendency to consider others
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A recompense for something done
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