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valuable consideration en · NOUN
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(countable, uncountable) An equivalent or compensation having economic value given for something purchased, such as money, marriage, services, etc.
a purchasor for a valuable consideration, without notice, might hold the land discharged of any trust or confidence .
1765–1769, William Blackstone, Commentaries on the Laws of England, (please specify |book=I to IV), Oxford, Oxfordshire: […] Clarendon Press, →OCLC:If any person accepts or obtains or agrees to accept or attempts to obtain from any person, for himself or for any other person, or for any purpose, any gift, money or valuable consideration as an inducement or reward for procuring or assisting or endeavouring to procure the grant of a dignity or title of honour to any person, or otherwise in connection with such a grant, he shall be guilty of a misdemeanour.
1925, the Parliament of the United Kingdom, Honours (Prevention of Abuses) Act 1925:"Don't we owe you something for all this, sir?" Ken asked, rather red.
Mr. Dodge smiled. "One dollar, and other valuable considerations," he said.
Kenelm brought out his pocketbook, and carefully pulled a dollar bill from the four which it contained. He presented it to Mr. Dodge, and Felicia said[…]
1921, Edith Ballinger Price, The Happy Venture:
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