Burton's Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006
matter of course — n. a thing to be expected as a natural or logical occurrence in the course of events … English World dictionary
matter-of-course — [mat΄ər əv kôrs′] adj. 1. coming as a natural or logical occurrence in the course of events; routine 2. reacting to events in a calm and natural way … English World dictionary
matter-of-course — adjective expected or depended upon as a natural or logical outcome • Similar to: ↑expected * * * | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ adjective Etymology: matter of course 1. : being such as is or may be expected or depended upon as a matter of course 2. :… … Useful english dictionary
matter of course — {n. phr.} Something always done; the usual way; habit; rule. * /A was a matter of course for John to dress carefully when he was meeting his wife./ * /Bank officers ask questions as a matter of course when someone wants to borrow money./ … Dictionary of American idioms
matter of course — {n. phr.} Something always done; the usual way; habit; rule. * /A was a matter of course for John to dress carefully when he was meeting his wife./ * /Bank officers ask questions as a matter of course when someone wants to borrow money./ … Dictionary of American idioms
matter\ of\ course — n. phr. Something always done; the usual way; habit; rule. It was a matter of course for John to dress carefully when he was meeting his wife. Bank officers ask questions as a matter of course when someone wants to borrow money … Словарь американских идиом
matter-of-course — /mat euhr euhv kawrs , kohrs /, adj. 1. occurring or proceeding in or as if in the logical, natural, or customary course of things; expected or inevitable. 2. accepting things as occurring in their natural course, or characterized by an… … Universalium
matter of course — something that follows in logical, natural, or customary sequence or that is treated as such: After such reprisals, war followed as a matter of course. [1730 40] * * * … Universalium
matter of course — noun a) A natural or logical outcome On some occasions standing ovations may be given to political leaders as a matter of course, rather than as a special honour b) An expected or customary outcome … Wiktionary
matter of course — the usual way, habit, rule It was done as a matter of course and nobody really thought about the results … Idioms and examples
