Both Uses of
consequence
in
An Ideal Husband
- It really is of no consequence, Lady Chiltern.†
Act 2 (definition 1) *
- He always seems to think that he is addressing the House, and consequently whenever he discusses the state of the agricultural labourer, or the Welsh Church, or something quite improper of that kind, I am obliged to send all the servants out of the room.
Act 2 (definition 2) *consequently = resultantly (as a result)
Definitions:
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(1) (consequence as in: of little consequence) importance or relevance
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(2) (consequence as in: a direct consequence of) a result of something (often an undesired side effect)