matter of course: Meaning and Definition of

mat'ter of course'

1. 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.

mat•ter-of-course

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 acceptance of things as such: to be matter-of-course in confronting the difficulties of existence.