consecution

con·se·cu·tion

logical sequence; chain of reasoning
sequence; succession

Origin of consecution

Middle English consecucioun from Classical Latin consecutio: see consecutive

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consecution

noun

A sequence or succession.
Logic The relation of consequent to antecedent; deduction.

Origin of consecution

Middle English consecucioun attainment from Latin cōnsecūtiō cōnsecūtiōn- orderly sequence from cōnsecūtus past participle of cōnsequī to follow closely ; see consequent .

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Noun

(plural consecutions)

(archaic) A following, or sequel; actual or logical dependence.
(archaic) sequence
(logic) The relation of consequent to antecedent.

Usage notes

This word is used in logic, linguistics and computing to refer to the relation of a consequent to an antecedent.

Origin

Middle English consecucioun (“attainment”), from Latin consecutio (“effect, proper sequence, attainment”), from past participle of consequor (“to follow, result, reach”)

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