Consequences meaning : That which follows something on which it depends; that which is produced by a cause. A result of actions, especially if such a result is unwanted or unpleasant. A proposition collected from the agreement of other previous propositions; any conclusion which results from reason or argument; inference. Chain of causes and effects; consecution. Importance with respect to what comes after. The power to influence or produce an effect. (especially when preceded by "of") Importance, value, or influence. An old-fashioned parlour game describing the meeting of a lady and gentleman and the ensuing events, each player in turn writing a part of the story, not knowing what the others have written.