by virtue of
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or in virtue of
: through the force of : by authority of
She has the right to participate by virtue of her status as a former employee.
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“By virtue of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20virtue%20of. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.
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