Noun

(en noun)

The thought process of considering, of taking everything into account.

''After much consideration, I have decided to stay.

Something considered as a reason or ground for a (possible) decision.

The tendency to consider others.

''You showed remarkable consideration in giving up your place for your friend.

''Will you noisy children show some consideration and stop your infernal screaming? I'm trying to study!

A payment or other recompense for something done.

''Sure I'll move my car, but only for a consideration .

(legal) A matter of inducement for something promised; something valuable given as recompense for a promise, which causes the promise to become binding as a contract.

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Importance, claim to notice, regard.

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[...] settled down on a small property he had near Quimper to live for the rest of his days in peace; but the failure of an attorney left him suddenly penniless, and neither he nor his wife was willing to live in penury where they had enjoyed consideration .

Noun

(en noun)

The act of observing, and the fact of being observed.

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The act of noting and recording some event; or the record of such noting.

A remark or comment.

* Shakespeare

That's a foolish observation .

* Alexander Pope

To observations which ourselves we make / We grow more partial for the observer's sake.

A judgement based on observing.

Performance of what is prescribed; adherence in practice; observance.

* Jeremy Taylor

We are to procure dispensation or leave to omit the observation of it in such circumstances.