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American Heritage Dictionary con·se·quence (kŏn'sĭ-kwěns', -kwəns) Pronunciation Key

n.

1. Something that logically or naturally follows from an action or condition. See Synonyms at effect.

2. The relation of a result to its cause.

3. A logical conclusion or inference.

4. Importance in rank or position: scientists of consequence.

5. Significance; importance: an issue of consequence. See Synonyms at importance.

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Leftists don’t believe in consequences for behavior.

I am surprised that they aren’t demanding that the federal government pay them to make up for the lost business that this decision caused.