by reason of

by reason of

1. By virtue of; resulting from; because of.
   • 1951 June, “The Why and the Wherefore: Abandoned Branch Lands”, in Railway Magazine, page 428:

     If this was unrestricted freehold, the land is available for sale or lease, although often it is not readily marketable, by reason of its shape and access; neighbouring landowners are possible purchasers. In some cases, reversionary rights were reserved to neighbouring landowners when the land was acquired.