By virtue of Meaning in English
expression
ˈbaɪ/ /ˈvɝtʃu/ /ˈəv
BYE VUR-choo uhv
bˈaɪ/ /vˈɜːtʃuː/ /ˈɒv
BYE VUR-choo ov
Definition
Used to say that something happens or exists because of a specific fact, quality, or situation.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and often used in legal, academic, or official contexts. Means 'because of' but sounds more official or sophisticated. Commonly used before a noun: 'by virtue of his experience'. Not used for physical cause-and-effect.
Spanish: en virtud dePortuguese (BR): em virtude dePortuguese (PT): em virtude deChinese (Simplified): 由于 - 凭借Chinese (Traditional): 由於 - 憑藉Hindi: के कारण से - की वजह सेArabic: بفضل - نتيجةBengali: এর কারণে - এর ফলস্বরূপ - নিবন্ধন অনুযায়ীRussian: в силу - на основанииJapanese: ～によって - ～のおかげでVietnamese: bởi vì - nhờ vàoKorean: ~에 의해 - ~덕분에Turkish: -den dolayı - sayesinde - nedeniyleUrdu: کے سبب - کی وجہ سےIndonesian: berkat - karena - berdasarkan
Example Sentences
She got the job by virtue of her experience.
basic
He was allowed into the club by virtue of his membership.
basic
The law was passed by virtue of a special vote.
basic
By virtue of being the oldest, he inherited the estate.
natural
The company can operate internationally by virtue of its special license.
natural
By virtue of her talent, she quickly became famous.
natural