by virtue of
US /baɪ ˈvɜːr.tʃuː əv/
UK /baɪ ˈvɜːr.tʃuː əv/

1.
sayesinde, vasıtasıyla, nedeniyle
because of or by means of
:
•
He succeeded by virtue of his hard work.
Çok çalışması sayesinde başarılı oldu.
•
She was granted citizenship by virtue of her marriage.
Evliliği sayesinde vatandaşlık verildi.