The Collaborative International Dictionary
Consequence \Con"se*quence\, n. [L., consequentia: cf. F. cons['e]quence. See Consequent.]
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That which follows something on which it depends; that which is produced by a cause; a result.
Shun to taste, And shun the bitter consequence.
--Milton. (Logic) A proposition collected from the agreement of other previous propositions; any conclusion which results from reason or argument; inference.
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Chain of causes and effects; consecution.
Such fatal consequence unites us three.
--Milton.Link follows link by necessary consequence.
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Importance with respect to what comes after; power to influence or produce an effect; value; moment; rank; distinction.
It is a matter of small consequence.
--Shak.A sense of your own worth and consequence.
--Cowper.In consequence, hence; for this cause.
In consequence of, by reason of; as the effect of.
Syn: Effect; result; end. See Effect.
Wikipedia
In Consequence is the début studio album by Greek alternative band Phase. The album was recorded at their home studio in Greece, and produced entirely by the band. It was released on December 21, 2010.
Usage examples of "in consequence".
Adams said later that he and his fellow counsel in consequence “.
But the thing that made sleep all the more a thing not to be dreamed of, was my racking impatience to get out of this place and find out the whole size of what might have happened yonder in the slave-quarters in consequence of that intolerable miscarriage of mine.
Such was our case for about a quarter of an hour, and, in consequence, we landed about three miles lower down than we had intended.
Towards evening, I could hardly put one foot before the other, for they had obliged me to walk on the water of a stream for two or three miles, and my shoes were quite worn out in consequence.
The head of the vessel was in consequence turned toward it immediately.
She was rolling wildly and deeply in consequence, and was being swept by the waves more thoroughly.
He was quite aware of Diana's dislike for and disdain of him, and was inclined to think the worse of her in consequence.
But it was impossible to prevent Mabel's knowing of my nightly visits to her father's bungalow, and what went on there in consequence, and I have little doubt she often witnessed scenes of joy, in which she burned to play her part, from behind the purdah.