by reason of

phrase

: because of : due to

He was found not guilty by reason of insanity.

Examples of by reason of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While more commonly known as not guilty by reason of insanity, Clancy's defense under Massachusetts law is called a lack of criminal responsibility. — Melina Khan, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026

Yates was eventually found not guilty by reason of insanity and remains committed to a state mental health facility. — Deborah Becker, NPR, 16 Aug. 2026

Eventually found not guilty by reason of mental illness, Hinckley had said the shooting was an attempt to impress Foster, then 18 years old, after seeing her in 1976’s Taxi Driver. — Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 11 Aug. 2026

This case involved a client who, after years of competency litigation, was found not guilty by reason of insanity and committed to a state forensic hospital. — Schnelle Tonge, Sun Sentinel, 16 July 2026

Rhymes for by reason of

• hereinabove
• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove