What is the meaning of the term 'consideration' in the context of a contract?

give and take something in return out of love and affection proposal

something in return

Consideration is an important element in a contract. A contract without consideration is not valid. Consideration means 'something in return' for the offer. Consideration can be in the nature of an act or forbearance. The general rule is that, an agreement without consideration is void and not enforceable by law because in such cases, one party is getting something from the other without giving anything to the other. There should always be a mutual consideration. In other words, each party must give and also take. There are exceptions to this general rule in certain situations such as a written and registered agreement out of natural love is not void, even if it is without consideration.