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consequence

Definition for consequence

noun as in result, outcome of action

noun as in importance, significance

noun as in person's status

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But while strongly-worded opinions over whether or not to pull out of the treaty make for easy headlines, the consequences are deeply complicated.

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"It had life-changing and life-ending consequences for these children and they were the canary in the coalmine and we needed to listen to them and make their voices count even in their deaths".

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Braun-Privet later warned that if a budget deal was not agreed in the coming days, France would face "very serious consequences".

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False 911 reports can spark fear, panic and trigger a large police response that can have deadly consequences.

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It reportedly said this was "a direct consequence of the minister's decision".

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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