Consequence and Power

Consequence

Consequence noun - The quality or state of being important.

Usage example: a mistake that was of no great consequence

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Power and consequence are semantically related in emphasis topic. In some cases you can use "Power" instead a noun "Consequence".

Power noun - The right or means to command or control others.

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Consequence and power are semantically related in emphasis topic. Sometimes you can use "Consequence" instead a noun "Power".

common	common consequence	common power
single	single consequence	single power
real	real consequence	real power
great	great consequence	great power
Other adjectives: little, dark, psychic, main, supernatural, ultimate, major, political, additional.

For all its force, blessings, or ability to change, power is not free... of responsibility, consequence, or cost.

Source: Power at a Price
For example, a vow that places a severely limiting restriction on an ability, along with a devastating consequence for breaking it, can make one's power immensely improve.

Source: Japanese Spirit
Note that to qualify for this trope, a merchant must rise to power as a consequence of his own power and wealth.

Source: Merchant Prince

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