v. Obs. rare. [f. L. consecūt- ppl. stem of consequī to follow closely, pursue, overtake, f. con- together + sequī to follow.] trans. To follow with success, overtake, attain, gain.
1536. Gray, Lett. to Cromwell, in St. Papers, II. 389. Few men … in any auctoritie, hath finally consecuted favors and thankes, but rather the contrarie.
1589. in Burnet, Hist. Ref., II. 97. If ye … had consecuted all your pursuits and desires.
