by virtue of
US /baɪ ˈvɜːr.tʃuː əv/
UK /baɪ ˈvɜːr.tʃuː əv/
1.
благодаря, в силу, посредством
because of or by means of
:
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He succeeded by virtue of his hard work.
Он преуспел благодаря своему упорному труду.
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She was granted citizenship by virtue of her marriage.
Ей было предоставлено гражданство в силу ее брака.