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by reason of
Idioms and Phrases
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]Example Sentences
Starbucks in its initial response argued that Garcia did not sustain “any injury, damage or loss by reason of any act or omission†by its employees, court documents said.
Judge Lady Ross said: "Having regard to the psychiatric evidence, I acquit you of the charges on this indictment by reason of the special defence lodged on your behalf."
Mrs Justice Lang ruled that the Met's powers did not "extend to the dismissal of a police officer by reason of withdrawal of vetting clearance" and said dismissal should be provided for in regulations from the home secretary, which they are currently not.
In her ruling, Mrs Justice Lang said the Met's "powers do not extend to the dismissal of a police officer by reason of withdrawal of vetting clearance".
In 2021, he pleaded guilty to manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility and was given an indefinite hospital order.
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