01 a. Following as a consequence, result, or logical inference; consequent.
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Following as a consequence, result, or logical inference; consequent.“All that is revealed in Scripture has a consequential necessity of being believed . . . because it is of divine authority.” — Locke.“These kind of arguments . . . are highly consequential and concludent to my purpose.” — Sir M. Hale.
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Assuming or exhibiting an air of consequence; pretending to importance; pompous; self-important; as, a consequential man. See Consequence, n., 4. See: Consequence“His stately and consequential pace.” — Sir W. Scott.
Phrases & compounds
Consequential damage —
Damage so remote as not to be actionable