prep. , formal As a result of. In consequence of the deep snow, school will not open today. In consequence of his promise to pay for the broken window, Bill was not punished.
Compare: BECAUSE OF, ON ACCOUNT OF.
prep. , formal As a result of. In consequence of the deep snow, school will not open today. In consequence of his promise to pay for the broken window, Bill was not punished.
Compare: BECAUSE OF, ON ACCOUNT OF.
American idioms English vocabulary. Английский словарь американских идиом. 2012