consequence in WordNet English dictionary

1. the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual
   consequence  aftermath 
   
2. having important effects or influence
   "decisions of great consequence are made by the president himself"; "virtue is of more moment than security"; "that result is of no consequence"
   consequence  import  moment 
   
3. a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
   "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event"
   consequence  effect  outcome  result  event  issue  upshot