Webster's English Dictionary

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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