by reason of

phrase

: because of : due to

He was found not guilty by reason of insanity.

Examples of by reason of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Similarly, the prosecution’s motion opposing the defense’s request that the judge find Clancy not guilty by reason of lack of criminal responsibility was not discussed. — Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026

Since the trial ended, various statements given to the media from jurors have indicated that the jury was hung 11-1 in favor of not guilty by reason of insanity. — Kristina Rex, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

Eleven of the 12 jurors accepted the defense’s argument that Clancy had acute postpartum psychosis and should be found not guilty by reason of insanity. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 21 Sep. 2026

Had he been found not guilty by reason of insanity, he could have been ordered to undergo mental health treatment. — ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for by reason of

• hereinabove
• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove