2 meanings, 3 uses
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1 —2 uses as in:
a direct consequence of
Definition
a result of something (often an undesired side effect)
- "Foul play!" cried the lawyer, a good deal frightened and rather inclined to be irritated in consequence.p. 52.5
consequence = result
- Black-Mail House is what I call that place with the door, in consequence.p. 7.8
consequence = result
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2 —1 use as in:
of little consequence
Definition
importance or relevance
- I met with one accident which, as it brought on no consequence, I shall no more than mention.p. 92.2
consequence = significant result
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