Ramification
(noun)
A consequence or result of a decision or action, especially a complex and far-reaching one.
Origin:
From the latin word ramificare, meaning 'to branch out'.
Examples:
- The ramifications of the company's bankruptcy will be felt by employees, shareholders, and suppliers alike.
- The politician did not consider the ramifications of his statement before making it publicly.
- The ramifications of the new law on immigration are still unclear.
- The financial ramifications of the pandemic will likely be felt for years to come.
- The ramifications of the technological revolution are far-reaching and profound.