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Noun: matter of course
  1. An inevitable ending
    "For the seasoned hikers, reaching the summit was a matter of course";
    - foregone conclusion
     
  2. Something done as a natural or routine part of a process, without special consideration
    "Wearing a seatbelt became a matter of course for most drivers"
Adjective: matter-of-course
  1. Expected or depended upon as a natural or logical outcome
    "His promotion was a matter-of-course event given his excellent performance"

Derived forms: matters of course

See also: expected

Type of: conclusion, ending, finish