👉 Consequentialness in the context of law and ethics refers to the degree to which an action or decision affects the moral worth or reputation of a person, entity, or group. It involves assessing whether the consequences of an action are beneficial for that individual, group, or society as a whole. In legal terms, consequentialism posits that actions have moral value if they result in positive outcomes for those affected by them (e.g., benefitting someone's reputation, career, etc.). This can be