ACCOUNT

(REASON) [noun] [U] - on account of because; for the reasonShe's angry on account of what you said over lunch about her husband.If something is said to be on someone's or something's account, it is because of that person or thing.They were tired, but not any less enthusiastic on that account.Please don't cook on my account (= don't cook just for me) - I'm perfectly happy with a sandwich.If something must on no account/not on any account be done, it must not be done at any time or for any reason.Employees must on no account make personal telephone calls from the office.Do not on any account be late for the meeting tomorrow.