consequence

Noun

• 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
    

• the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual

• 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
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  import , moment , aftermath , effect , outcome , result , event , issue , upshot