Meaning

• That which follows something on which it depends; that which is produced by a cause.

• A result of actions, especially if such a result is unwanted or unpleasant.

  "I'm warning you. If you don't get me the report on time, there will be consequences."

• A proposition collected from the agreement of other previous propositions; any conclusion which results from reason or argument; inference.

• Chain of causes and effects; consecution.

• Importance with respect to what comes after.

• The power to influence or produce an effect.

• (especially when preceded by "of") Importance, value, or influence.

Meaning

• To threaten or punish (a child, etc.) with specific consequences for misbehaviour.