Considering
/kənˈsɪdərɪŋ/
Definitions
- (prep.) Taking into account or bearing in mind for legal analysis or decision-making.
The court ruled in favor of the defendant considering the evidence presented.
- (n.) The act of careful thought or deliberation before making a legal decision.
The judge gave thorough considering to the arguments before issuing a verdict.
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Commentary
Often used as a preposition in legal texts to introduce relevant facts or factors; as a noun, it is less common but denotes the process of careful thought prior to judgment.
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