by reason of

Idioms  

1. Because of, owing to, as in By reason of a crop failure, the price of coffee is bound to rise. This expression is considered quite formal today. [c. 1300]

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Example Sentences

Dulles, delivered the same day, Chief Justice Warren wrote on behalf of the majority that “Petitioner was born in Artesia, California, in 1916. By reason of that fact, he was a citizen of the United States.”

From Slate

In a Nov. 2023 response to the complaint, Ye disputed that Saxon “has sustained any injury, damage, or loss by reason of any act, omission or breach by Defendant.”

From Los Angeles Times

“He can either try to go for a not guilty by reason of insanity, or he might have testimony that he wasn’t able to form the mental state for the crime because of his medication and his prior mental background.”

From Los Angeles Times

If Reiner is found not guilty by reason of insanity then he would likely be committed to a mental health facility.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s also possible the case will go to trial and he could be found not guilty by reason of insanity and committed as opposed to serving jail time.

From Los Angeles Times