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What are the meanings of "BY VIRTUE OF"

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Anonymous  +  347622 Thu, 05 Apr 07 11:46 PM

What are the meanings of "BY VIRTUE OF"and how can we use this phrase in different sentences.Please give some examples so that i can understand it in a better way.Thanks alot

PinkyAngel [A]
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Conchita57  +  347633 Fri, 06 Apr 07 12:34 AM

'By virtue of' means 'because of':

- By virtue of his position he can spend money as he likes.

- By virtue of being a woman you are part of a struggling class.
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Marius Hancu  +  347801 Fri, 06 Apr 07 12:35 PM
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by virtue of   

Function:preposition

 : by reason of : as a result of <they survive through adaptive change and by virtue of their natural boundaries -- A.L.Locke>

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Anonymous, 2 yr 230 days ago

Thanks alot to everyone for helping me in such a nice manner.Please check these sentences just to know if I have got that or not.And also point out my mistakes wether they are gramatically or in any other manner.I would be grateful to every one who'll help me.Smile [:)]

PinkyAngel [A]

Anonymous, 2 yr 230 days ago

Check these sentences please then let me know my mistakes:

-By virtue of his high qualification he got a highest post.

-By virtue of getting good education he is earning a handsome salary.

Please check these sentences from every aspect wether its grammer or composition.I'll be gratefull.

PinkyAngel [A]

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