by the same token

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: for the same reason

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15th century, in the meaning defined above

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“By the same token.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20the%20same%20token. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026 - Definition revised

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