by virtue of
US /baɪ ˈvɜːr.tʃuː əv/
UK /baɪ ˈvɜːr.tʃuː əv/
1.
in virtù di, grazie a, per mezzo di
because of or by means of
:
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He succeeded by virtue of his hard work.
Ha avuto successo in virtù del suo duro lavoro.
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She was granted citizenship by virtue of her marriage.
Le è stata concessa la cittadinanza in virtù del suo matrimonio.