Consequence

• Date: 14th century

Definitions

• 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

Quote

"The act is ours, the consequences God's."[1]