CONSIDERANCE
Con*sid"er*ance, n. Etym: [L. considerantia.]
Defn: Act of considering; consideration. [Obs.] Shak.
CONSIDERATE
Con*sid"er*ate, a. Etym: [L. consideratus, p.p.]
1. Given to consideration or to sober reflection; regardful of consequences or circumstances; circumspect; careful; esp. careful of the rights, claims, and feelings of other. Of dauntless courage and considerate pride. Milton. considerate, and careful of his people. Dryden. The wisest and most considerate men in the world. Sharp.
2. Having respect to; regardful. [R.] They may be . . . more considerate of praise. Dr. H. More.
Syn.
— Thoughtful; reflective; careful; discreet; prudent; deliberate;
serious. See Thoughtful.
— Con*sid"er*ate*ly, adv.
— Con*sid"er*ate*ness, n.
CONSIDERATION
Con*sid`er*a"tion, n. Etym: [L. consideratio: cf. F. consid.]
1. The act or process of considering; continuous careful thought; examination; contemplation; deliberation; attention. Let us think with consideration. Sir P. Sidney. Consideration, like an angel, came. Shak.
2. Attentive respect; appreciative regard; — used especially in diplomatic or stately correspondence. The undersigned has the honor to repeat to Mr. Hulseman the assurance of his high consideration. D. Webster. The consideration with which he was treated. Whewell.
3. Thoughtful or sympathetic regard or notice. Consideration for the poor is a doctrine of the church. Newman.