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Webster 1913 Edition

Consequential

Conˊse-quen′tial

,
Adj.
1.
Following as a consequence, result, or logical inference; consequent.
All that is revealed in Scripture has a
consequential
necessity of being believed . . . because it is of divine authority.
Locke.
These kind of arguments . . . are highly
consequential
and concludent to my purpose.
Sir M. Hale.
2.
Assuming or exhibiting an air of consequence; pretending to importance; pompous; self-important;
as, a
consequential
man
. See
Consequence
,
Noun.
, 4.
His stately and
consequential
pace.
Sir W. Scott.
Consequential damage
(Law)
(a)
Damage so remote as not to be actionable
(b)
Damage which although remote is actionable.
(c)
Actionable damage, but not following as an immediate result of an act.

Webster 1828 Edition

Consequential

CONSEQUENTIAL

,
Adj.
1.
Following as the effect; produced by the connection of effects with causes; as a consequential evil.
2.
Having the consequence justly connected with the premises; conclusive.
These arguments are highly consequential and concludent to my purpose.
3.
Important.
4.
With assumed importance; with conceit.

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