Definition of consequence

• n. - That which follows something on which it depends; that which is produced by a cause; a result.
• n. - A proposition collected from the agreement of other previous propositions; any conclusion which results from reason or argument; inference.
• n. - Chain of causes and effects; consecution.
• n. - Importance with respect to what comes after; power to influence or produce an effect; value; moment; rank; distinction.