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Consequential \Con`se*quen"tial\, a.
1. Following as a consequence, result, or logical inference;
consequent.
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All that is revealed in Scripture has a
consequential necessity of being believed . . .
because it is of divine authority. --Locke.
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These kind of arguments . . . are highly
consequential and concludent to my purpose. --Sir M.
Hale.
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2. Assuming or exhibiting an air of consequence; pretending
to importance; pompous; self-important; as, a
consequential man. See {Consequence}, n., 4.
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His stately and consequential pace. --Sir W.
Scott.
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{Consequential damage} (Law)
(a) Damage so remote as not to be actionable
(b) Damage which although remote is actionable.
(c) Actionable damage, but not following as an immediate
result of an act.
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