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

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

In Florida, a person found not guilty by reason of insanity may be placed on conditional release, which requires a treatment plan and periodic monitoring. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

Dominguez, diagnosed with the symptoms of schizophrenia, has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity in the killings. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 15 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

Rhymes for by reason of

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