consequence

consequence
con|se|quence [ `kansəkwəns ] noun count ***
a result or effect of something:
She said exactly what she felt, without fear of the consequences.
consequence of: The consequence of such policies will inevitably be higher taxes.
serious/disastrous/dire consequences: Climate change could have disastrous consequences for farmers.
economic/social/health consequences: Consider the long-term health consequences carefully before deciding.
accept/face the consequences
to accept responsibility for your actions, whatever happens
as a consequence/in consequence FORMAL
used for saying that one thing is the result of another:
She has lived in France, and as a consequence speaks French fluently.
of no/little consequence FORMAL
not important in any way/not very important:
Your views are of no consequence in this matter.

Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.

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  • conséquence — [ kɔ̃sekɑ̃s ] n. f. • v. 1240; lat. consequentia 1 ♦ Suite qu une action, un fait entraîne. ⇒ contrecoup, développement, effet, prolongement, réaction, résultat, retentissement, retombée, séquelle. Conséquence indirecte. ⇒ rejaillissement,… …   Encyclopédie Universelle

  • conséquence — CONSÉQUENCE. s. f. Conclusion tirée d une ou de plusieurs propositions. Tirer une conséquence. La conséquence qu on en tire est juste. La conséquence est fausse. La conséquence est mal tirée. Nier une conséquence. Prouver une conséquence. f♛/b]… …   Dictionnaire de l'Académie Française 1798

  • consequence — Consequence. s. f. Conclusion tirée d une ou de plusieurs propositions. Tirer une consequence. la consequence que l on en tire est juste. la consequence est fausse. la consequence est mal tirée. nier une consequence. prouver une consequence. Il… …   Dictionnaire de l'Académie française

  • Consequence — may refer to: In logic, consequence relation, also known as logical consequence, or entailment In operant conditioning, a result of some behavior Consequentialism, a theory in philosophy in which the morality of an act is determined by its… …   Wikipedia

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  • Consequence — Con se*quence, n. [L., consequentia: cf. F. cons[ e]quence. See {Consequent}.] 1. That which follows something on which it depends; that which is produced by a cause; a result. [1913 Webster] Shun to taste, And shun the bitter consequence. Milton …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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  • consequence — [kän′si kwens΄, kän′sikwəns] n. [OFr < L consequentia < consequens, prp. of consequi, to follow after < com , with + sequi, to follow: see SEQUENT] 1. a result of an action, process, etc.; outcome; effect 2. a logical result or… …   English World dictionary

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