n. pl. cor·ol·lar·ies 1. A proposition that follows with little or no proof required from one already proven. 2. A deduction or an inference. 3. A natural consequence or effect; a result. adj. Consequent; resultant. [Middle English corolarie, from Latin corōllārium, money paid for a garland, gratuity, from corōlla, small garland; see COROLLA.] |
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