a result of something that has happened, especially a bad result:This decision could have serious consequences for the industry.

a game in which each player writes the first line of a story on a piece of paper and then passes it to the next player who writes the second line.

There are 17 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun consequence, five of which are labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, ...

a result of a particular action or situation, often one that is bad or not convenient. serious consequences Not making a will can have serious consequences.

as a result; therefore This poses a threat to agriculture and the food chain, and consequently to human health.

Edited by: Tony Deverson and Graeme Kennedy. Publisher: Oxford University Press. Print Publication Date: 2005. Print ISBN-13: 9780195584516.

​as a result; therefore. This poses a threat to agriculture and the food chain, and consequently to human health. She failed her exams and was consequently ...

noun. the effect, result, or outcome of something occurring earlier: The accident was the consequence of reckless driving. Synonyms: sequel, upshot, issue, ...

CONSEQUENCE definition: 1. the result of an action or situation, especially a bad result: 2. not important: . Learn more.