con·se·cu·tion (k n s -ky  sh n)n. 1. A sequence or succession. 2. Logic The relation of consequent to antecedent; deduction. [Middle English consecucioun, attainment, from Latin c  nsec ti, cnsectin-, orderly sequence, from cnsectus, past participle of cnsequ , to follow closely; see consequent.] |
consecution [ˌkɒnsɪˈkjuːʃən]
n
1. (Philosophy / Logic) a sequence or succession of events or things
2. (Philosophy / Logic) a logical sequence of deductions; inference
[from Latin consecūtiō, from consequī to follow up, pursue]
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