by virtue of (something)
by virtue of (something)
Due to something; because of something; by reason of something. By virtue of your years of hard work and experience, we think you would be well-suited to a managerial role. I know that you feel the need to intervene by virtue of your role as a father, but you need to allow your children a greater degree of independence.
See also: by, of, virtue
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
by virtue of something
because of something; due to something. She's permitted to vote by virtue of her age. They are members of the club by virtue of their great wealth.
See also: by, of, virtue
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
by virtue of
Also in virtue of. On the grounds of, by reason of, as in By virtue of a large inheritance she could easily afford not to work. [Early 1300s]
See also: by, of, virtue
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
by/in ˈvirtue of something
(formal) because of something: I was invited to a party at the embassy simply by virtue of being British.See also: by, of, something, virtue
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- a/the feel of (something)
- a crack at (someone or something)
- (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
- a thing of the past
- a straw will show which way the wind blows
- all right
- (you) wanna make something of it?
- all for the best
- a slew of (something)
- a bird in the hand