'Valuable consideration' definitions:

Definition of 'Valuable consideration'

From: GCIDE
  • Valuable \Val"u*a*ble\, a.
  • 1. Having value or worth; possessing qualities which are useful and esteemed; precious; costly; as, a valuable horse; valuable land; a valuable cargo. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Worthy; estimable; deserving esteem; as, a valuable friend; a valuable companion. [1913 Webster]
  • Valuable consideration (Law), an equivalent or compensation having value given for a thing purchased, as money, marriage, services, etc. --Blackstone. --Bouvier. [1913 Webster]