What is the meaning of consequence?

noun

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