Consequence

1. That which follows something on which it depends; that which is produced by a cause; a result.
2. (Logic) A proposition collected from the agreement of other previous propositions; any conclusion which results from reason or argument; inference.
3. Chain of causes and effects; consecution.
4. Importance with respect to what comes after; power to influence or produce an effect; value; moment; rank; distinction.
In consequence ,
hence; for this cause.
In consequence of ,
by reason of; as the effect of.