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reasonable consequence

[ˈrɛzənəbəl ˈkɑnsɪkwɛns]
noun phrasepl: reasonable consequences
consequência razoável
1. A logical or expected result that follows naturally from an action or situation and is considered fair or justified
Failing to study is a reasonable consequence of poor exam performance.
Reprovar na prova é uma consequência razoável de não estudar.
2. In law, a foreseeable outcome that results from negligence or breach of duty
The court determined that the injury was a reasonable consequence of the defendant's actions.
O tribunal determinou que a lesão era uma consequência razoável das ações do réu.
Synonyms
logical consequencenatural consequenceexpected outcomeforeseeable resultjustified consequence
Antonyms
unreasonable consequenceunexpected outcomeunfair resultunjustified consequence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
consequência razoável
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
consequência razoável
Commonly used in legal and formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
consequência razoável
Same as standard usage
Portugal
consequência razoável
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

reap what you sow
you made your bed, now lie in it
actions have consequences
face the music
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