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Meaning of
consequence
in English
consequence
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Plural
consequences
Definitions
Noun
an
effect
following
a
cause
;
a
result
The
company
faced
serious
financial
consequences
after
the
merger
.
importance
or
influence
;
significance
The
consequence
of
her
actions
was
a
promotion
at
work
.
an
unwanted
outcome
;
unpleasant
effect
The
new
policy
aims
to
minimize
the
negative
consequences
on
the
environment
.
a
resulting
situation
;
dependent
event
The
consequence
of
not
studying
for
the
exam
was
failing
the
course
.
resulting
effect
(
of
an
action
or
decision
)
The
new
employee
was
unaware
of
the
consequence
of
violating
company
policies
.