definition of
implication

[1] #1 implication n. [deduction, entailment] something that is inferred (deduced or entailed or implied); "his resignation had political implications". wn

[2] #2 implication n. [significance, import] a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred; "the significance of his remark became clear only later"; "the expectation was spread both by word and by implication". wn

[3] #3 implication n. an accusation that brings into intimate and usually incriminating connection. wn

[4] #4 implication n. [logical implication, conditional relation] a logical relation between propositions p and q of the form 'if p then q'; if p is true then q cannot be false. wn

[5] #5 implication n. a relation implicated by virtue of involvement or close connection (especially an incriminating involvement); "he was suspected of implication in several robberies". wn