be consequent
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Receive, coldly and dispassionately, every attention, till you have ascertained and duly considered the worth of the aspirant; and let your affections be consequent upon approbation alone.
From The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Brontë, Anne
The young blacksmith did not eat with much satisfaction; but Mr. Bullock and his friend betrayed no sign of discontent, except such as may be consequent upon an evening's carouse.
From Catherine: a Story by Thackeray, William Makepeace
Chronic inflammation may follow acute or be consequent on pelvic cellulitis.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 7 "Gyantse" to "Hallel" by Various
Perhaps they were afraid worse things might be consequent on resistance.
From African Camp Fires by White, Stewart Edward
All reference therefore to manuscripts would be consequent upon, not a factor in, the present investigation.
From The Traditional Text of the Holy Gospels by Burgon, John William
