con·se·quence
noun \ˈkän(t)-sə-ˌkwen(t)s, -kwən(t)s\Definition of CONSEQUENCE
1
: a conclusion derived through logic : inference
2
: something produced by a cause or necessarily following from a set of conditions <the economic consequences of the war>
3
a : importance with respect to power to produce an effect <a mistake of no consequence> b : social importance
4
: the appearance of importance; especially : self-importance
— in consequence
: as a result