Failing to use the word consideration in an agreement means that no consideration has been given?

Answer 1

Consideration can be anything of value (such as an item or service), which each party to a legally binding contract must agree to exchange if the contract is to be valid. If only one party offers consideration, the agreement is not legally a binding contract. In its traditional form, expressed as the requirement that in order for parties to be able to enforce a promise, they must have given something for it (quid pro quo): something must be given or promised in exchange or return for the promise. Therefore, the word itself does not have to be used.

Answer 2

Not necessarily. Consideration is important for the formation of a valid contract, but the absence of the word "consideration" does not automatically mean that there is no consideration. Courts will typically look at whether there was a mutual exchange of promises or something of value given by each party to determine if there is consideration.