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PAST CONSIDERATION

\pˈast kənsˌɪdəɹˈe͡ɪʃən], \pˈast kənsˌɪdəɹˈe‍ɪʃən], \p_ˈa_s_t k_ə_n_s_ˌɪ_d_ə_ɹ_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\

Definitions of PAST CONSIDERATION

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)

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the name that is given to a consideration that is given before a contract is made.

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)
By Henry Campbell Black

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