by reason of

phrase

: because of : due to
He was found not guilty by reason of insanity.

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Dominguez, diagnosed with the symptoms of schizophrenia, has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity in the violent attacks. Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026 Allaway, who had a history of mental illness, was found not guilty by reason of insanity and remains secured in a hospital facility. Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 14 July 2026 Piggott was found not guilty by reason of insanity in a trial held a year later. Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026

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“By reason of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20reason%20of. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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