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   consideration

   /kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. careful thought, typically over a period of time: "your case needs very careful investigation and consideration" Similar thoughtdeliberationreflectioncontemplationcogitationruminationponderingmeditationmusingmullingexaminationinspectionscrutinyanalysisreviewdiscussionattentionheednoticeregard
   • ▪ a fact or a motive taken into account in deciding something: "the idea was motivated by political considerations" Similar factorissuepointconcernitemmatterelementdetailaspectfacetfeaturedeterminant
   • ▪ thoughtfulness and sensitivity towards 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; esteem. archaic

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

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   • Consideration is kindness and thoughtful regard for others, or an act of thoughtfulness. Treating others as you would have them treat you (the Golden Rule) is one example of consideration. The verb consider comes from the Latin for "contemplate," and hidden in the word is sid,, the Latin root for "star."

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   What is consideration in a contract?

   • Accessed 17 Jul. 2024. Note: Except in Louisiana, consideration is a necessary element to the creation of a contract. The consideration must result from bargaining by the parties, and must be the thing that induces the mutual promises. : a consideration that is reasonably equivalent in value to the thing for which it is given

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   What does it mean if a person is held in consideration?

   • a thought or reflection; an opinion based upon reflection. a recompense or payment, as for work done; compensation. importance or consequence. He is held in great consideration by the community. Law. something that suffices to make an informal promise legally binding, usually some value given in exchange for the promise.

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   something that is or is to be kept in mind in making a decision, evaluating facts, etc.: Age was an important consideration in the decision. thoughtful or sympathetic regard or respect; thoughtfulness for others: They showed no consideration for his feelings. Synonyms: concern, kindliness, kindness.

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   Consideration is kindness and thoughtful regard for others, or an act of thoughtfulness. Treating others as you would have them treat you (the Golden Rule) is one example of consideration.

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   A consideration is something that should be thought about, especially when you are planning or deciding something. They should not allow partisan political considerations or interests to cloud their judgment.

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   1. the act or an instance of considering; deliberation; contemplation. 2. take into consideration to bear in mind; consider. 3. under consideration being currently discussed or deliberated. 4. a fact or circumstance to be taken into account when making a judgment or decision.