ordinary consequence
[ˈɔːrdəneri ˈkɒnsɪkwəns]
noun phrasepl: ordinary consequences
consequência ordinária
1. A natural, expected, or predictable result that follows from a particular action, event, or condition in the normal course of events
Failing to study is an ordinary consequence of not attending classes regularly.
Não aprender é uma consequência ordinária de não frequentar as aulas regularmente.
2. In legal or contractual contexts, a foreseeable result of breach or non-performance that is typical and expected
The breach of contract resulted in ordinary consequences such as financial loss.
O descumprimento do contrato resultou em consequências ordinárias, como perda financeira.
This phrase is primarily used in formal, legal, and academic contexts in both Brazil and Portugal. In Brazilian Portuguese, it appears frequently in contract law and business documentation. The term emphasizes predictability and the natural order of cause and effect, contrasting with 'extraordinary consequences' which require special damages claims in legal proceedings.
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