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logical consequence

British

noun

the relation that obtains between the conclusion and the premises of a formally valid argument

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Instead, it was a logical consequence of being unable to get adequate rate increases as costs and wildfire danger have increased.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2025

"A logical consequence of the idea that the LLVPs are remnants of Theia is that they are very ancient," Asimow says.

From Science Daily • Nov. 1, 2023

“The focus on the ‘pingdemic’ is something of a distraction,” said Professor Bale, who noted that it was the logical consequence of high case numbers.

From New York Times • Jul. 22, 2021

You are right to feel hurt and betrayed, and the logical consequence of this incident is that your friend will have less access to your private information.

From Slate • May 15, 2020

It was in its way the logical consequence of Bedegraine—the con- tinuation of But battle on a European aeale.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

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