kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən n. 1
the act of
considering;
careful thought. 2 thoughtfulness
for others;
being considerate. 3 a
fact or a
thing taken
into account in deciding or judging
something. 4
compensation; a
payment or
reward. 5
Law (in a
contractual agreement)
anything given or promised or
forborne by
one party in
exchange for the
promise or
undertaking of
another. 6
archaic importance or
consequence. øin consideration of in
return for; on account
of.
take into consideration
include as a
factor,
reason,
etc.;
make allowance for.
under consideration being considered. [ME f. OF f. L consideratio -onis (as consider)]