be consequent

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The young blacksmith did not eat with much satisfaction; but Mr. Bullock and his friend betrayed no sign of discontent, except such as may be consequent upon an evening's carouse.

From Catherine: a Story by Thackeray, William Makepeace

There existed no necessary connexion between these trains, besides the necessity or certainty that some result must be consequent on every train of events growing out of human life and action.

From A Morning's Walk from London to Kew by Phillips, Richard

But to be consequent and powerful, a partnership must be bottomed on some common interest or sentiment; and such in the Greek question, as already explained, did not exist.

From Greece and the Allies 1914-1922 by Abbott, G. F. (George Frederick)

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

Secondly, human reasons may be consequent to the will of the believer.

From Summa Theologica, Part II-II (Secunda Secundae) Translated by Fathers of the English Dominican Province by Thomas, Aquinas, Saint