n. [ L., consequentia: cf. F. conséquence. 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. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Logic) A proposition collected from the agreement of other previous propositions; any conclusion which results from reason or argument; inference. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. Chain of causes and effects; consecution. [ 1913 Webster ]
Such fatal consequence unites us three. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
Link follows link by necessary consequence. Coleridge. [ 1913 Webster ]
4. Importance with respect to what comes after; power to influence or produce an effect; value; moment; rank; distinction. [ 1913 Webster ]
It is a matter of small consequence. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
A sense of your own worth and consequence. Cowper. [ 1913 Webster ]
In consequence, hence; for this cause. --
In consequence of, by reason of; as the effect of.
Syn. -- Effect; result; end. See Effect. [ 1913 Webster ]