consequence

  1. Noun.  That which follows something on which it depends; that which is produced by a cause.
  2. Noun.  A result of actions.
  3. Noun.  A proposition collected from the agreement of other previous propositions; any conclusion which results from reason or argument; inference.
  4. Noun.  Chain of causes and effects; consecution.
  5. Noun.  Importance with respect to what comes after.
  6. Noun.  The power to influence or produce an effect.
  7. Noun.  (context, especially when preceded by "of") importance, value, or influence.

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