be consequent

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Chronic inflammation may follow acute or be consequent on pelvic cellulitis.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 7 "Gyantse" to "Hallel" by Various

Receive, coldly and dispassionately, every attention, till you have ascertained and duly considered the worth of the aspirant; and let your affections be consequent upon approbation alone. 

From The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Brontë, Anne

Diversity of opinion is bound to bring, in religious matters, diversity of action; for, to be consequent one must act according to his belief.

From Catholic Problems in Western Canada by Daly, George Thomas

This may be temporary, and due to the terrible shock of the wound; but it also may be consequent upon injury to the nerves in connection with the spine.

From Fix Bay'nets The Regiment in the Hills by Groome, William H. C.

Perhaps they were afraid worse things might be consequent on resistance.

From African Camp Fires by White, Stewart Edward