Meanings
Modification of Middle English in vertu of, a calque of Anglo-Norman par vertu de or Middle French par la vertu de (“by the authority of”); from Old French vertu (“goodness; honour; valour; virtue”) (whence English virtue (“(obsolete) inherent power of a god or other supernatural being; inherent power or efficacy of something”)).[1]
How to pronounce "by virtue of":
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by the authority or power of; because of; on the grounds of; by reason of.
Example Sentences
1
He won the tournament by virtue of his excellent skills.
2
She was elected as the president by virtue of her experience and qualifications.
3
The company gained a competitive advantage by virtue of its innovative products.
4
He was able to travel freely throughout the country by virtue of his diplomatic passport.
5
The team secured a spot in the playoffs by virtue of their impressive record.
