Definition of: consequence

(kon′sə·kwens, -kwəns) noun
1. That which naturally follows from a preceding action or condition; the effect of a cause; result.
2. The conclusion of a syllogism; inference; deduction.
3. The relation between an antecedent and a consequent; causal or logical consecution; sequence.
4. Distinction; note: said of persons: a man of consequence; also, significance; moment: said of things: an event of no consequence.
5. Self–importance; consequentiality: used of persons. Synonyms: consequent, effect, end, event, issue, outcome, outgrowth, result, sequel, upshot. Compare ACCIDENT, CAUSE, CIRCUMSTANCE, DEMONSTRATION, END, EVENT, INFERENCE.