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

Clancy's defense attorney, Kevin Reddington, filed a motion earlier this month asking Sullivan to enter a finding of not guilty by reason of lack of criminal responsibility for each criminal count. — ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026

If found not guilty by reason of insanity, he could be ordered to undergo mental health treatment. — Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Jurors who have chosen to speak out publicly since the trial's end – as is their right – have said they were hung with 11 jurors voting not guilty by reason of insanity, and one juror standing firm on a guilty vote. — Kristina Rex, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026

The motion, filed by defense attorney Kevin Reddington on Thursday, asked Sullivan to enter a finding of not guilty by reason of lack of criminal responsibility on each charge. — Adam Sabes , Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for by reason of

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