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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Consequential \Con`se*quen"tial\, a. 1. Following as a consequence, result, or logical inference; consequent. All that is revealed in Scripture has a consequential necessity of being believed . . . because it is of divine authority. --Locke. These kind of arguments . . . are highly consequential and concludent to my purpose. --Sir M. Hale. 2. Assuming or exhibiting an air of consequence; pretending to importance; pompous; self-important; as a consequential man. See {Consequence}, n., 4. His stately and consequential pace. --Sir W. Scott. {Consequential damage} (Law) a Damage so remote as not to be actionable b Damage which although remote is actionable. c Actionable damage, but not following as an immediate result of an act From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: consequential adj : having important issues or results; "the year's only really consequential legislation"; "an eventful decision" [syn: {eventful}]
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