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of necessity

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]

See also: necessity, of

of necessity

As an inevitable consequence; necessarily.

See also: necessity, of