consequence

An effect; something that follows a cause as a result.

The lobule margins, furthermore, are arched away from the lobe, with the consequence that (when fully inflated) the abaxial leaf surface forms the interior lining of the lobule.

An effect; something that follows a cause as a result.

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.

consecution; chain of causes and effects.

conclusion, deduction or inference; the thing concluded.

Importance, influence, or significance.

My opinions are of no consequence whatsoever to my parents.

Thus young Pen, the only son of an estated country gentleman, with a good allowance, and a gentlemanlike bearing and person, looked to be a lad of much more consequence than he was really; and was held by the Oxbridge authorities, tradesmen, and undergraduates, as quite a young buck and member of the aristocracy.

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.

These behaviours are not acceptable within a classroom setting and often result in the child being consequenced or removed from class.