out of necessity

out of necessity

Done because of some obligation, need, or requirement. I drive a car out of necessity, but I much prefer riding my bicycle. Many people in the world are forced to steal out of necessity, lest they starve to death.See also: necessity, of, out

out of necessity

because of necessity; due to need. I bought this hat out of necessity. I needed one, and this was all there was. We sold our car out of necessity.See also: necessity, of, out