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