in consequence of
sɪˌkwɛns, -kwəns noun
Idioms 1.
the effect, result, or outcome of something occurring earlier: The accident was the consequence of reckless driving.
2.
an act or instance of following something as an effect, result, or outcome.
3.
the conclusion reached by a line of reasoning; inference.
4.
importance or significance: a matter of no consequence.
5.
importance in rank or position; distinction: a man of great consequence in art.
6.
in consequence, consequently; as a result; hence: He withdrew from the world, and in consequence was forgotten.
7.
in consequence of, as a result of; on account of: A trial was held in consequence of the investigation.
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Related forms
non·con·se·quence, noun
su·per·con·se·quence, noun
Antonyms
1. cause.
1. cause.
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| —n | |
| 1. | a result or effect of some previous occurrence |
| 2. | an unpleasant result (esp in the phrase take the consequences) |
| 3. | significance or importance: it's of no consequence; a man of consequence |
| 4. | logic |
| a. a conclusion reached by reasoning | |
| b. the conclusion of an argument | |
| c. the relations between the conclusion and the premises of a valid argument | |
| 5. | the relation between an effect and its cause |
| 6. | in consequence as a result |
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Word Origin & History
consequence
late 14c., from O.Fr. consequence "result," from L. consequentia, from consequentem (nom. consequens), prp. of consequi "to follow after," from com- "with" + sequi "to follow" (see sequel). Sense of "importance" (c.1600) is from notion of being "pregnant with consequences."
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