Consequence
/ˈkɒnsɪkwəns/
Definitions
- (n.) A result or effect that logically or naturally follows from an action or condition.
The consequence of breach of contract may include damages.
- (n.) Importance or significance, often in a legal context.
His testimony carries great consequence in the case.
Forms
- consequences
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Commentary
In legal writing, 'consequence' often implies a direct effect or outcome of legal acts; drafting should clarify causal links to avoid ambiguity.
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