of necessity

Idioms  

1. Also, out of necessity. As an inevitable consequence, unavoidably, as in the New Testament: “Of necessity he must release one unto them at the Feast” (Luke 23:17). [Late 1300s]

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Example Sentences

Over time, a maxim developed: Wars of necessity are good.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

There’s no doubt Vilmar is acting out of necessity, but he is not entirely without agency since he negotiates his payment.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

The transfer of sovereignty over climate research from the public sphere to the philanthropic sector is a process borne out of necessity.

From Salon • Jan. 30, 2026

On whether it was out of necessity, he added: "We need Reece - not only in this game, but in all games."

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025

In fact, they recently sent you a collection of picture postcards, though of necessity it had to be disguised as something else.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

Related Words

• automatically
• naturally
• no doubt
• undoubtedly
• unquestionably