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Natural And Probable Consequence
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natural and probable consequence n
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: a consequence that one could reasonably expect to result from an act [the injury was determined to be a natural and probable consequence of the defendant's negligence]
Source: Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law ©1996. Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. Published under license with Merriam-Webster, Incorporated.