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consequence

გამოთქმა: /ˈkɒnsɪkw(ə)ns/

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Universal
  • 1a result or effect, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant:abrupt withdrawal of drug treatment can have serious consequences many have been laid off from work as a consequence of government policies
  • 2 [mass noun, usually with negative] importance or relevance:the past is of no consequence
  • dated social distinction:a woman of consequence
  • 3 (consequences) [treated as singular] a game in which a narrative is made up by the players in turn, each ignorant of what has already been contributed.

in consequence

as a result: he died in consequence of injuries sustained

take (or bear) the consequences

accept responsibility for the negative results or effects of one’s choice or action: you acted on your own initiative, and you will take the consequences

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