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The conclusions to which any course or condition of things lead
“He opines that the surprising result was the consequence of giving too much power to the wrong people.”
The undesirable consequences of an action or event
A consequence or ensuing result of some action
A punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract
Plural for importance with respect to what comes after
“Your incoherent remarks are of no consequence to our determination to succeed.”
Plural for one's status or standing
“Disregard his opinions as he is a man of no consequence.”
Plural for an inflated sense of one's positive qualities
“After examining the disease with all the consequence of a legitimate physician, Mr. Lynch told him that his oriental oils would cure him.”
Plural for the act or process of inferring by deduction or induction
“We then deduce a consequence which tells us what effect that cause will have in particular circumstances.”
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