What is the meaning of Consequence?

An effect; something that follows a cause as a result.

  1. An unwanted or unpleasant effect.

    An unwanted or unpleasant effect.

    consecution; chain of causes and effects.

    conclusion, deduction or inference; the thing concluded.

    Importance, influence, or significance.

    To threaten or punish (a child, etc.) with specific consequences for misbehaviour.

    Source: wiktionary.org