Definition of «consequent»

The term consequent refers to something that follows as a natural or logical result, outcome, or effect. It can also mean an action or consequence that is inevitable or unavoidable due to prior events or actions. In logic and reasoning, it describes the second part of a conditional statement, which states what will happen if the given condition occurs.

Phrases with «consequent»

Sentences with «consequent»

By contrast current climate change is caused by the thermal effects of CO2 emissions from burning of some 300 billion tons of fossil fuel since the dawn of the industrial age, with consequent increase of CO2 to 380 parts per million, 36 percent above maximum levels (about 280 parts per million) which pertained over the last one million years (The Pleistocene). (bravenewclimate.com)
The story verbalizes the faith that the exodus event is in meaning consequent upon what God had purposed long ago in Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. (religion-online.org)
Immigration and asylum law Note: this will be updated in light of changes consequent on the establishment of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal on4 April 2005 (by the Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc.) Act 2004). (jonathanmitchell.info)
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