consideration
con.sid.er.ation \k*n-.sid-*-'ra--sh*n\ n 1: continuous and careful thought 2a: something considered as a ground : REASON 2b: a taking into account 3: thoughtful and sympathetic regard 4: an opinion obtained by reflection 5a: RECOMPENSE, PAYMENT 5b: the inducement to a contract or other legal transaction; specif :: an act or forbearance or the promise thereof done or given by one party in return for the act or promise of an other