be consequent
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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
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
It couldn’t, he reflected uneasily, be consequent on that moonlight walk...
From The Shadow of the Past by Young, F.E. Mills
The mental trend was all one way, however,—pointing to a desire to escape the enforced ennui, which was sure to be consequent upon his recent exhausting contest.
From Trusia A Princess of Krovitch by Brinton, Davis
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
