In an argument or syllogism, the proposition that follows as a necessary consequence of the premises.
The end or close of a pleading, for example, the formal ending of an indictment, "against the peace", etc.
The outcome or result of a process or act.
A decision reached after careful thought.
An estoppel or bar by which a person is held to a particular position.
The end, finish, close or last part of something.
A proposition collected from the agreement of other previous propositions; any conclusion which results from reason or argument; inference.
That which follows something on which it depends; that which is produced by a cause.
Chain of causes and effects; consecution.
Importance with respect to what comes after.
The power to influence or produce an effect.
Importance, value, or influence.
A result of actions, especially if such a result is unwanted or unpleasant.
To threaten or punish (a child, etc.) with specific consequences for misbehaviour.