consequence

Etymology

From Middle English consequence, from Old French consequence , from Latin consequentia. While analysable as con- + sequence, its adjective form has a different origin.

noun

1. An effect; something that follows a cause as a result.
   1. An unwanted or unpleasant effect.
      I'm warning you. If you don't get me the report on time, there will be consequences.
      Nevertheless, it is clear that the global energy demand for air-conditioning will grow substantially as nations become more affluent, with the consequences of climate change potentially accelerating the demand. 2013 September-October, Michael Sivak, “Will AC Put a Chill on the Global Energy Supply?”, in American Scientist
2. consecution; chain of causes and effects.
3. conclusion, deduction or inference; the thing concluded.
4. (especially when preceded by "of") Importance, influence, or significance.
   Rooney's United team-mate Chris Smalling was given his debut at right-back and was able to adjust to the international stage in relatively relaxed fashion as Bulgaria barely posed a threat of any consequence. September 2, 2011, Phil McNulty, “Bulgaria 0-3 England”, in BBC

verb

1. (transitive) To threaten or punish (a child, etc.) with specific consequences for misbehaviour.
   The goal of consequencing is to teach the child a lesson that leads to positive choices and behaviors. The goal of punishment is to inflict pain and seek revenge. Angry parenting is punitive and ineffectual. 1998, Terry M. Levy, Michael Orlans, Attachment, trauma, and healing
   These behaviours are not acceptable within a classroom setting and often result in the child being consequenced or removed from class. 2001, Betty Bedard-Bidwell, Hand in Hand, page 117