in consideration

Meanings

1. 1phrasefixed phraseformallegal

   as payment or something given in return for something else, especially in a contract

   Grammar: Usually followed by 'for' and the thing received: in consideration for the property.

   Patterns

   • in consideration for something
   • in consideration of something

   The buyer paid ten thousand dollars in consideration for the land.

   She received a small sum in consideration for giving up her claim.

   The contract states what each party gives in consideration for the other's promise.

2. 2phrasefixed phraseformal

   because of something; taking something into account

   Grammar: Followed by 'of' and a noun: in consideration of his age.

   Patterns

   • in consideration of something

   In consideration of his long service, the company offered him a bonus.

   The judge reduced the sentence in consideration of the defendant's health.

Common combinations

in consideration for

They gave him a car in consideration for his work.

in consideration of

In consideration of the circumstances, we decided to wait.

as consideration for

The shares were issued as consideration for the merger.

valuable consideration

The agreement was supported by valuable consideration.

Synonyms and how they differ

in return for

More common and neutral; use it in everyday speech instead of 'in consideration for'.

as payment for

Focuses on money or goods given, while 'in consideration' can include any benefit.

in exchange for

Similar but less legal-sounding; often used for swapping things.

Word family

consideration noun

The act of thinking carefully about something, or a payment in a contract.

consider verb

To think about something carefully.

considerate adjective

Thinking of other people's feelings.

Commonly confused: in consideration or under consideration?

Practice

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