*consequenc*

n. [ L., consequentia: cf. F. conséquence. See Consequent. ] 1. That which follows something on which it depends; that which is produced by a cause; a result. [ 1913 Webster ]

Shun to taste,
And shun the bitter consequence. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Logic) A proposition collected from the agreement of other previous propositions; any conclusion which results from reason or argument; inference. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. Chain of causes and effects; consecution. [ 1913 Webster ]

Such fatal consequence unites us three. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

Link follows link by necessary consequence. Coleridge. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. Importance with respect to what comes after; power to influence or produce an effect; value; moment; rank; distinction. [ 1913 Webster ]

It is a matter of small consequence. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

A sense of your own worth and consequence. Cowper. [ 1913 Webster ]

In consequence, hence; for this cause. --
In consequence of, by reason of; as the effect of.

Syn. -- Effect; result; end. See Effect. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. inconsequentia: cf. F. inconséquence. ] The quality or state of being inconsequent; lack of just or logical inference or argument; inconclusiveness. Bp. Stillingfleet. [ 1913 Webster ]

Strange, that you should not see the inconsequence of your own reasoning! Bp. Hurd. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. A wrong consequence; a false deduction. [ 1913 Webster ]