Consequential

a.	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, n., 4. His stately and consequential pace. - Sir W. Scott. Consequential damage a - (Law) 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.

Adj.

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consequential - having important issues or results; "the year's only really consequential legislation"; "an eventful decision" Synonyms: eventful

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