What is "to have in contemplation"

Contemplation \Con`tem*pla"tion\, n. [F. contemplation, L. contemplatio.]

1. The act of the mind in considering with attention; continued attention of the mind to a particular subject; meditation; musing; study.

   In contemplation of created things, By steps we may ascend to God.
   --Milton.

   Contemplation is keeping the idea which is brought into the mind for some time actually in view.
   --Locke.

2. Holy meditation. [Obs.]

   To live in prayer and contemplation.
   --Shak.

3. The act of looking forward to an event as about to happen; expectation; the act of intending or purposing.

   In contemplation of returning at an early date, he left.
   --Reid.

   To have in contemplation, to inted or purpose, or to have under consideration.