officio
n. uncountable C1 Advanced US //əˈfɪsioʊ// of·fi·cio
n. the official position or job that someone has. It is often used in the phrase 'by virtue of one's office' to mean that someone has a right or power because of their job.
n. the official position, office, or status of a person. Frequently used in the prepositional phrase 'by virtue of one's office' to indicate that a right or power is derived from a person's official standing.