Etymology

consecution

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Today it means: A following, or sequel; actual or logical dependence. Full definition →

Middle English consecucioun ← Latin cōnsecūtiō
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  1. Latin · derived fromcōnsecūtiō“effect, proper sequence, attainment”
  2. Middle English · inherited fromconsecucioun“attainment”
  3. English todayconsecution

From Middle English consecucioun (“attainment”), from Latin cōnsecūtiō (“effect, proper sequence, attainment”), from past participle of cōnsequor (“to follow, result, reach”).

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