IN VIRTUE OF


Meaning of IN VIRTUE OF in English

See: BY VIRTUE OF.

{prep.} On the strength of; because of; by reason of. * /By virtue of his high rank and position, the President takes social leadership over almost everyone else./ * /Plastic bags are useful for holding many kinds of food, by virtue of their clearness, toughness, and low cost./ Compare: BY DINT OF.

Dictionary of English idioms .      Словарь английских идиом.