consequence [knsskwnss]
noun (plural consequences)
1.
result: something that follows as a result
This is a direct consequence of your negligence.
2.
relation between cause and effect: the relation between a result and its cause
3.
importance: importance or significance (formal) (often used in negative statements)
Your opinion is
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