Legal Consequence
/ˈliːgəl ˈkɒnsɪkwəns/
Definitions
- (n.) A result or effect that follows from a legal act, fact, or event under the law.
Failing to fulfill the contract can lead to serious legal consequences.
- (n.) The binding effect or penalty imposed by law as a result of a particular action or status.
The legal consequence of driving without a license is a fine or license suspension.
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- legal consequences
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Commentary
Use 'legal consequence' to refer broadly to outcomes recognized or enforced by law, ensuring clarity between effects stipulated by statute and those by contract or tort.
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