in consequence

Idioms  

1. 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]

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Example Sentences

In reasons published on Wednesday to support the tribunal's judgment, the judge said Mr Duffy's actions were not something that arose in consequence of his disability.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026

However, too much signalling leads to an undesirable amount of inflammation, which, in consequence, affects the organism's normal functioning.

From Science Daily • Oct. 26, 2023

If people believe they are limited to only a few inherent interests and, in consequence, do not explore other areas, they may miss seeing important connections across different domains.

From Scientific American • Sep. 29, 2023

For a hook, he cited the Constitution’s appropriations clause, which states that “no money shall be drawn from the treasury, but in consequence of appropriations made by law.”

From Slate • Mar. 23, 2023

Referred to the embryo’s troublesome tendency to anaemia, to the massive doses of hog’s stomach extract and foetal foal’s liver with which, in consequence, it had to be supplied.

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley

Related Words

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