by reason of

US /baɪ ˈriː.zən ʌv/
UK /baɪ ˈriː.zən ʌv/
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en raison de, à cause de

because of; on account of

:
The game was canceled by reason of heavy rain.
Le match a été annulé en raison de fortes pluies.
He was excused from the meeting by reason of illness.
Il a été excusé de la réunion en raison de sa maladie.