under necessity

Example Sentences

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For example, he said a lot of attempts to use necessity had failed because the actions taken under necessity must be the only way to safeguard a state's interests.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2022

Such a being is neither under necessity nor chance.

From Know the Truth; A critique of the Hamiltonian Theory of Limitation by Jones, Jesse H.

For the first time in his life, again, he was under necessity of dealing with a housebreaker.

From The Brass Bowl by Vance, Louis Joseph

Consequently, he seems to be perplexed, and under necessity of sinning, which is not becoming.

From Summa Theologica, Part III (Tertia Pars) From the Complete American Edition by Thomas, Aquinas, Saint

He will consent to ride in them under necessity, but he won't buy one.

From The Early Bird A Business Man's Love Story by Brown, Arthur William