Refers to the monetary amount paid for goods or services; also used in legal contexts for consideration in a contract.
商品の代価は前払いでお願いします。
Please pay the price of the goods in advance.
price (figurative); cost; sacrifice
Used metaphorically for the effort, loss, or sacrifice required to achieve something.
成功の代価は決して安くない。
The price of success is never cheap.
契約書には代価の支払い条件が明記されている。
The contract clearly states the terms of payment for the consideration.
They paid a great price to win their freedom.