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Definition of matter of course in English:

matter of course

noun

  • Something which is to be expected as following the natural course or order of things. "as a matter of course": naturally; without question, hesitation, or second thought. Also "as the matter of course" (rare).

adjective

  • Usually with hyphen. Occurring or following as a matter of course; that is to be expected. Of a person or a person's attitude: taking things as a matter of course; casual, offhand.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in Arthur Golding (d. 1606), translator. From matter + of + course.

Pronunciation

matter of course

/ˌmat(ə)rəvˈkɔːs/