by virtue of

US /baɪ ˈvɜːr.tʃuː əv/
UK /baɪ ˈvɜːr.tʃuː əv/
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凭借, 由于, 通过

because of or by means of

:
He succeeded by virtue of his hard work.
凭借自己的努力取得了成功。
She was granted citizenship by virtue of her marriage.
婚姻而获得公民身份。