by reason of

US /baɪ ˈriː.zən ʌv/
UK /baɪ ˈriː.zən ʌv/
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1.

because of; on account of

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The game was canceled by reason of heavy rain.
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He was excused from the meeting by reason of illness.
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because ofon account ofdue toowing toas a result of
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reasonreasonablereasonablyreasoningreason withwithin reasonlisten to reason