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by reason of the matters aforesaid

phrase

C2CEFR level
99/100Rarity: very rare
TechnicalRegister

A causal connector in pleadings meaning because of the matters already set out.

By reason of the matters aforesaid, the Claimant has suffered loss and damage.

Similar: by reason of the foregoing

Topic: Legal register & letters in Legal English

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