Consequences
/ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal effects or outcomes resulting from an act, condition, or decision.
The consequences of breaking the contract included monetary damages.
Forms
- consequence
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'consequences' often highlights outcomes with binding or enforceable effects, differentiating from general cause and effect.
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