Definition of "corollary" [cor•ol•la•ry]

• A proposition that follows with little or no proof required from one already proven. (noun)
• A deduction or an inference. (noun)
• A natural consequence or effect; a result. (noun)
• Consequent; resultant. (adjective)

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• "A corollary is that Democrats do best when turnout is highest -- that is, when relatively apathetic voters can be roused to go to the polls."
• "An important corollary is that, properly measured, the higher a student's probability of dropping out or failing, the lower his return to education."
• "That's fine but you realize the corollary is that they are also fine to hold whatever standard they want."