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

"Responding does not mean we have disputes with that country or wish to harm its people -- we would be responding out of necessity," he said in remarks broadcast on state TV.

From Barron's

“I hate asking for help,” she wrote in December on a GoFundMe campaign she organized apparently out of necessity.

From Los Angeles Times

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

"We can encourage those who left the country out of necessity to return," the 35-year-old said, even if "we cannot bring all Nepalis back on the second day" of a new administration.

From Barron's

Nereids do not walk on dry land except in cases of necessity—except now to honor the loved lost.

From Literature

Related Words

• automatically
• naturally
• no doubt
• undoubtedly
• unquestionably