consequence: meaning and definitions

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

A logical conclusion or inference.

Importance in rank or position: scientists of consequence.

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