in consequence

Idioms and Phrases

As a result, therefore, as in She was away for years and in consequence has few friends here . The prepositional phrase in consequence of means “as a result of,” as in In consequence of this finding, there is sure to be further investigation . [Late 1600s]

Example Sentences

Sure, the in-consequence of it is that we're to have the pleasure of travellin' togither.

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