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   Consequence , n. [L., consequentia: cf. F. conséquence. See Consequent.]
   That which follows something on which it depends; that which is produced by a cause; a result.
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   Shun to taste,
   And shun the bitter consequence.
   Milton.
   
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   (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.
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   Such fatal consequence unites us three.
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   Link follows link by necessary consequence.
   Coleridge.
   
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   Importance with respect to what comes after; power to influence or produce an effect; value; moment; rank; distinction.
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   It is a matter of small consequence.
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   A sense of your own worth and consequence.
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   In consequence, hence; for this cause. -- In consequence of, by reason of; as the effect of.
   Syn. -- Effect; result; end. See Effect.
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