in consequence

con·se·quence

 (kŏn′sĭ-kwĕns′, -kwəns)

n.

1.

a. Something that logically or naturally follows from an action or condition. See Synonyms at effect.

b. A punishment or negative repercussion: "Sometimes a cousin's first child was born six months after the wedding; aside from a moment's tsk-tsk, there were no consequences" (Donald Hall).

2. A logical conclusion or inference.

3. Importance in rank or position: scientists of consequence.

4. Significance; importance: an issue of consequence. See Synonyms at importance.

Idiom:

in consequence

As a result; consequently.

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