No. 2,712 in Arabic
بحكم
"بحكم" means "by virtue of" or "based on."
In a sentence
بحكم الخبرة، يستطيع الطبيب تشخيص المرض بدقة.
By virtue of experience, the doctor can diagnose the illness accurately.
In this sentence, 'بحكم' is used to imply an action or quality is due to an inherent trait or factor – 'experience' in this case.
لم يشارك أحمد في الاجتماع بحكم وجوده في رحلة عمل.
Ahmed did not attend the meeting by reason of his being on a business trip.
Here, 'بحكم' introduces a justification or reason for the action or state described.
بحكم كونه مديراً، يتحمل المسؤولية النهائية للقرارات.
By virtue of being the manager, he bears the ultimate responsibility for the decisions.
The phrase 'بحكم' is used to denote a position or status that grants a specific authority or role, which explains the individual's responsibilities.
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