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/riˌzɒnəˈbəl kɒnˈsɛkvəns/ · rea.son.a.ble.con.se.quence
noun
  1. A logical or expected outcome or result of a particular action or situation. The company's decision to downsize led to a reasonable consequence of increased efficiency, but also a significant loss of jobs.
noun
  1. A fair or moderate outcome or result, especially in a situation where there are competing interests or demands. The judge's decision was seen as a reasonable consequence of the complex legal arguments presented in the case.
Did you know? The phrase 'reasonable consequence' is often used in legal and business contexts to describe a fair or moderate outcome, but it can also be used in everyday language to describe a logical or expected result of a particular action or situation.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Aug 1, 2026