■ noun
1》 careful thought.
↘a fact that is taken into account when making a decision.
2》 thoughtfulness towards others.
3》 a payment or reward.
↘ Law anything given or promised by one party in exchange for the promise or undertaking of another.
4》 archaic importance.
Phrases
in ~ of in return for.
take into ~ take into account.
under ~ being considered.