by virtue of

US /baɪ ˈvɜːr.tʃuː əv/
UK /baɪ ˈvɜːr.tʃuː əv/
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en vertu de, grâce à, par le biais de

because of or by means of

:
He succeeded by virtue of his hard work.
Il a réussi en vertu de son travail acharné.
She was granted citizenship by virtue of her marriage.
Elle a obtenu la citoyenneté en vertu de son mariage.