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from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun The fact of being onerous; specifically in Scots law, the fact that a deed, contract, note, or the like, has valid consideration. See onerous, 2.

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  • noun rare Onerousness.
  • noun Scotland, law The legal state of affairs resulting from being done or given in return for receipt of something of value.

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