valuable consideration

Noun

valuable consideration (countable and uncountable, plural valuable considerations)

1. 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
   • "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