consequencen.[L., consequentia: cf. F. consquence. See Consequent.]1. That which follows something on which it depends; that which is produced by a cause; a result.()Shun to taste,
And shun the bitter consequence. (Milton.)2. (Logic) A proposition collected from the agreement of other previous propositions; any conclusion which results from reason or argument; inference.()3. Chain of causes and effects; consecution.()Such fatal consequence unites us three. (Milton.)Link follows link by necessary consequence. (Coleridge.)4. Importance with respect to what comes after; power to influence or produce an effect; value; moment; rank; distinction.()It is a matter of small consequence. (Shak.)A sense of your own worth and consequence. (Cowper.)In consequence, hence; for this cause. -- In consequence of, by reason of; as the effect of.()()