in consequence of

phrase

variants or as a consequence of
formal
: as a result of (something specified)
She lost a lot of money in consequence of some risky investments.
Hundreds of people became sick as a consequence of the poor sanitary conditions.

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“In consequence of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20consequence%20of. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.

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