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What (who) is repercussion - definition
repercussion
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Repercussions; Repercussion (disambiguation)
n.
Reverberation, rebound, recoil.
repercussion
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Repercussions; Repercussion (disambiguation)
¦ noun
1. (usu. repercussions) an indirect result of an event or action.
2. archaic the recoil of something after impact.
an echo or reverberation.
Derivatives
repercussive adjective
Origin
ME (as a medical term meaning 'repressing of infection'): from OFr., or from L. repercussio(n-), from repercutere 'cause to rebound, push back'.
repercussion
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Repercussions; Repercussion (disambiguation)
(repercussions)
If an action or event has repercussions, it causes unpleasant things to happen some time after the original action or event. (FORMAL)
It was an effort which was to have painful repercussions...
= consequence
N-COUNT: usu pl
Wikipedia
Repercussion
Repercussion or Repercussions may refer to:
Examples of use of repercussion
1. The shadow, in this case, was not a fear of repercussion.
2. It has a repercussion which is detrimental to our party and movement.
3. MARY KNOX MERRILL – STAFF View more photos Fears of repercussion Among their bigger worries, they say, is the fear of repercussion that keeps many would–be crime fighters from providing police with tips about suspects.
4. Prosecutor Julian Bevan QC said Corporal Donald Payne abused prisoners in front of visitors without fear of repercussion.
5. Livanis Publications presents the book by Ioannina MP Antonios Foussas titled «The Incompatibility Law and Its Repercussion for MPs,» at 7 p.m. at the Old Parliament.