Definitions

in due course

ADVERB

accordingly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appropriately correspondingly properly proportionately respectively subsequently therefore thus

STRONG

consequently

WEAK

as a consequence as a result duly equally ergo fitly hence in consequence in respect to in that event resultantly so suitably then under the circumstances

Antonyms

WEAK

inappropriately unsuitably

ADJECTIVE

chronological

Synonyms

STRONGEST

historical sequential

WEAK

chronographic chronologic chronometric chronometrical chronoscopic classified dated horological horometrical in due time in order in sequence junctural order archival ordered progressive sequent tabulated temporal

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Infantino said he had explained to Trump that "there was an ongoing legal process involving FIFA's independent judicial bodies and that the case would be decided in due course by the competent bodies".

From Barron's • Jul. 6, 2026

During our conversation, I explained that there was an ongoing legal process involving FIFA’s independent judicial bodies and that the case would be decided in due course by the competent bodies.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 6, 2026

A Downing Street spokesperson said: "We have undertaken a thorough consultation and will set out next steps in due course."

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

“This team, in due course, will execute on Starship, and that will unlock tremendous value.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

There would be an inquest in due course, but there were no signs that his death was anything other than an accident.

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman

in due course

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