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Better ways to say “By virtue of”
Formal throat-clearing for "because" or "through."
i · Why avoid itTwo lines, no filler
Writers reach for "by virtue of" when they want to sound authoritative. The effect is stilted. "Through," "because of," or "as" almost always carry the same meaning more cleanly.
ii · Before & afterDrop-in demo
Before
By virtue of his role, he approves all transfers.
After
As manager, he approves all transfers.
iii · The alternatives4 ways out
- 01Through neutral
via a channel or means
Through his role, he approves all transfers.
- 02Because of neutral
plain causal
Because of his role, he approves all transfers.
- 03As neutral
when the role itself is the reason
As CFO, he approves all transfers.
- 04By neutral
when the cause is an act
By his authorisation, all transfers clear.
iv · Brew tipKeep this one
Authority isn't in the phrase — it's in the name of the role. Use the title.