(corollaries)
A ~ of something is an idea, argument, or fact that results directly from it. (FORMAL)
The number of prisoners increased as a ~ of the government’s determination to combat violent crime.
= consequence
N-COUNT: oft with poss
(corollaries)
A ~ of something is an idea, argument, or fact that results directly from it. (FORMAL)
The number of prisoners increased as a ~ of the government’s determination to combat violent crime.
= consequence
N-COUNT: oft with poss
Collins COBUILD. Толковый словарь английского языка для изучающих язык Коллинз COBUILD (международная база данных языков Бирмингемского университета) . 2012