sth that follows from an action or set of conditions; result
importance
"the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"
"his decision had depressing consequences for business"
"he acted very wise after the event"
"decisions of great consequence are made by the president himself"
"virtue is of more moment than security"
"that result is of no consequence"
This defect was of no great consequence.
出自: H. James