by virtue of

US /baɪ ˈvɜːr.tʃuː əv/
UK /baɪ ˈvɜːr.tʃuː əv/
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berkat, berdasarkan, melalui

because of or by means of

:
He succeeded by virtue of his hard work.
Dia berjaya berkat kerja kerasnya.
She was granted citizenship by virtue of her marriage.
Dia diberikan kewarganegaraan berdasarkan perkahwinannya.