Meaning of the word "on account of" in English

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on account of

US /ɑːn əˈkaʊnt əv/
UK /ɒn əˈkaʊnt ɒv/
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Phrase

because of; due to

Example:
The game was canceled on account of the rain.
She couldn't attend the meeting on account of her illness.