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by virtue of vs by virtue of having

Both "by virtue of" and "by virtue of having" are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. "By virtue of" is a prepositional phrase used to indicate the reason or basis for something, while "by virtue of having" adds emphasis by explicitly mentioning the action or possession that leads to a particular outcome.

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by virtue of

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate the reason or basis for something.

This phrase is used to introduce the reason or basis for a particular claim, action, or quality. It is often followed by a noun or noun phrase.

Examples:

She got the job by virtue of her experience.
By virtue of his hard work, he earned the promotion.
By virtue of its location, the house has a beautiful view.

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Alternatives:

due to
because of
on account of
thanks to
owing to

by virtue of having

This phrase is correct and adds emphasis by explicitly mentioning the action or possession that leads to a particular outcome.

This phrase is similar to "by virtue of," but it explicitly mentions the action or possession that is the basis for a claim or outcome.

Examples:

He succeeded by virtue of having a strong support system.
By virtue of having excellent communication skills, she excelled in her role.
The team won the championship by virtue of having a talented coach.

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10 oct. 2012 ... "This member was admitted to the said register by virtue of having been awarded the above degree" My attempt sounds clumsy and I'm not ...
Discussions du forum dont le titre comprend le(s) mot(s) "by virtue of" : by virtue of · by virtue of having been awarded the above degree · by virtue of vs. in virtue ...
inexplicitness - unclearness by virtue of not being explicit. equivocalness, ambiguity - unclearness by virtue of having more than one meaning. clarity, clearness ...
Adj. 1. wavelike - uneven by virtue of having wrinkles or waves. crinkled, crinkly, rippled, wavy · uneven - not even or uniform as e.g. in shape or texture; "an ...

Alternatives:

by reason of having
due to having
because of having
on account of having
thanks to having

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