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 consequence, Messrs. Lender and Martin observe, white loyalists were prepared to override ingrained prejudices and animosities, fighting alongside Native Americans and escaped black slaves.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

The Constitution is unambiguous: “No money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in Consequence of Appropriations made by Law.”

From Barron's

In consequence, our civic machinery was, and still can be, lumberingly ineffective.

From Los Angeles Times

"No Money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in Consequence of Appropriations made by Law," it states.

From Salon

Related Words

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